Human Resources Generalist

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join the Brewer team to play an important role in the continuum of care. More than medical exam tables and dental stools our equipment provides security and comfort to providers and patients during some of lifes happiest and scariest times. Whether working in our front office or in manufacturing our team works together to make a difference in a variety of healthcare environments.

Its because of this that we create opportunities for our employees to socialize share meals together participate in recreational activities give back to our communities and more. We believe that when the work you do serves a greater purpose it shows in everything you do.

Core Values

At Brewer we believe in:

• Learn We continuously seek knowledge to drive innovation and improvement.
• Innovate We develop creative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our industry.
• Integrity We operate with honesty and transparency in all our endeavors.
• Collaborate We work together valuing diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function in a manufacturing environment. This role assists with recruiting onboarding employee relations benefits administration compliance training performance management and HR recordkeeping. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource for teammates and leaders while helping maintain a positive safe and compliant workplace.

The HR Generalist will support HR functions at three entities:

• Acuity Foam in Waukesha expected to be onsite at this location 1-2 days per week.
• Komponents in Oconomowoc expected to be onsite at this location 1-2 days per week.
• Brewer in Menomonee Falls expected to be onsite 1 day per week or as needed.

This role will be the primary HR contact and support for the Acuity and Komponents locations.

Essential Responsibilities: (other duties as assigned)

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings candidate screening interview coordination reference checks offer letters and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding orientation and employee documentation to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Maintain accurate employee records personnel files HRIS data attendance records and other required documentation.
• Assist teammates and leaders with questions related to company policies procedures benefits attendance payroll and workplace expectations.
• Support employee relations by helping address concerns documenting conversations assisting with investigations and promoting fair and consistent practices.
• Partner with leaders to support coaching corrective action performance management and employee development conversations.
• Assist with benefits administration including enrollment employee education qualifying life event changes and communication with benefit providers.
• Manage payroll processing for three entities on a bi-weekly basis.
• Help coordinate training programs and safety initiatives.
• Plan and promote engagement events activities and meetings including two large events annually Summer Picnic and Holiday Party.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to employment laws workplace postings I-9 documentation leave administration OSHA-related recordkeeping support and company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to strengthen HR processes communication teammate experience and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrate the Brewer Companys core values of Learn Innovate Integrity and Collaboration (LINC).

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered; HR certification a plus.
• Five or more years of human resources experience preferably in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience using HRIS payroll timekeeping applicant tracking or related business systems. Experience with Rippling HRIS a plus.
• Working knowledge of employment laws HR best practices employee relations benefits onboarding and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong communication organization problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Ability to build trust with teammates at all levels of the organization including production employees supervisors managers and executives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
• Must not be a family member or personal friend of any current or future teammates of any of the three entities.

Working Environment:

• Office and Manufacturing Environments at three locations in Wisconsin Waukesha Oconomowoc and Menomonee Falls.

Why Brewer

• Growth & Stability We will be celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2022 and continue to grow year over year.
• Helping Healers Heal We are in the medical industry and take great pride in assembling products that promote the health and safety of both patients and medical practitioners.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits Medical dental vision 401(k) with match and more. We subsidize 80% of the premiums on our core medical plan for employees. Brewer pays 100% of premiums for each full-time employees group term life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Culture you are at work as much as you are at home so it is essential to enjoy the people around you. Our values are Learning Integrity Innovation and Collaboration and we focus on candidates that demonstrate these values. We encourage our employees to grow in their roles and take great pride when they step out of their comfort zone and raise their hand to something new.
• Work Hard Play Hard Environment Our customers always come first so we make sure the work gets done but we also like to have some fun along the way! Examples: Annual Summer Picnic Holiday Party March Dart Madness tournament team lunches and that is just the beginning!

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.