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The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, advising on HR programs, practices, and employee relations. The role supports HR initiatives across functions, contributes to employee engagement and operational effectiveness programs, ensures compliance with labor laws and internal policies, and leads HR projects. Generac describes its environment as fast-paced and agile, with opportunities for employees to contribute to its global team.
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Sussex, WI - USA
Full time
JR17535
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
Key Responsibilities:
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Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders by providing guidance on HR programs, practices, and employee relations.
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Support and implement HR initiatives across functions including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, payroll, employee relations, policy interpretation, training, communication, and safety.
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Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on employment branding initiatives and recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent.
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Contribute to the design and delivery of programs that drive employee engagement and operational effectiveness.
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as internal HR policies and procedures.
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Provide HR project leadership by managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and tracking progress on key initiatives.
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Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for HR-related projects; capture and share lessons learned to improve future project execution.
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Analyze data and trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement in HR practices.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
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Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an HR generalist or HR business partner capacity.
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Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.
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Proven experience managing HR initiatives and supporting internal clients without direct team supervision.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and consultative skills.
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Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.
How this job compares
Set against the 682 open Human Resources Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$93–120K/yr348 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Human Resources Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 682 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- MRA-THE MANAGEMENT ASSN INC5 open
- UW-MADISON3 open
- Generac Power Systems (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Human Resources Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (527 postings).
- Education
- 233 of the 682 open Human Resources Manager jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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