About Us:
Universal Presentation Concepts UPC is a leading company in the design and manufacturing of custom retail display fixtures committed to delivering high-quality innovative solutions for retail commercial and exhibition spaces. Our team thrives on precision creativity and efficiency ensuring that every fixture meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and functionality.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate HR Generalist to oversee all functions within human resources and safety onsite at our Madison office. This role requires direct interaction with various levels of staff in the areas of performance compensation payroll benefits administration employee relations orientation/training/development and policy/procedure development. While monitoring the division budget and HR system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own full-cycle recruiting: Write job postings screen candidates and coordinate interviews and offers in collaboration with department leads.
- Maintain accurate records: Keep employee files and Paychex data up to date-roles pay structure and other critical details.
- Support employee changes: Process new hires terminations time off and leaves of absence efficiently and accurately.
- Manage payroll: Run payroll on time and ensure all deductions taxes and updates are correct.
- Handle benefits administration: Oversee enrollment and updates for health dental life and disability plans.
- Execute trainings: Lead orientations safety training open enrollment and company-wide HR updates.
- Lead safety efforts: Conduct walkthroughs enforce safety policies and ensure team members are trained in safe practices.
- Drive performance management: Administer reviews and support leaders in coaching and employee development.
- Ensure compliance: Stay up to date on employment laws and make sure policies meet federal state and local requirements.
- Support audits and reporting: Complete I-9s compliance reports and other required documentation.
- Guide employee relations: Handle investigations disciplinary actions and terminations with professionalism and consistency.
What You Bring:
- 4 years of generalist-level HR experience
- Confidence in your knowledge of HR and employment law with the humility to keep learning
- A proactive solution-oriented mindset-you dont wait to be told what to do
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; youre approachable firm when needed and able to earn the trust of both staff and leadership
- Solid organizational and time management skills-you know how to prioritize and pivot
- A passion for building something meaningful and helping others succeed
Why Youll Love It Here:
- A close-knit hardworking team that values initiative
- Direct access to decision-makers-youll be heard and trusted
- The opportunity to shape HR strategy and processes from the ground up
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Paid time off and holidays