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Sr HR Generalist

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Compensation
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Location
Pewaukee, WI
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Senior HR Generalist supports daily human resources operations for a Pewaukee-area organization, balancing employee support, compliance, and HR administration. The role contributes to recruiting and onboarding, maintains HR records and HRIS data, administers benefit-related processes, and provides guidance on employee relations and HR programs. It also supports consistent workplace practices through procedures, documentation, and reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Employee RelationsOnboardingHR AdministrationBenefits AdministrationHRISRecruitingEmployment ComplianceCommunicationOrganizationProblem SolvingMultitaskingDiscretion

Qualifications

Human Resources Generalist Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr HR Generalist for a Pewaukee, WI area organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented human resources specialist who can balance employee support, compliance, and day-to-day HR administration while contributing to recruiting and onboarding efforts. The successful candidate will help strengthen workplace practices, maintain accurate HR records, and provide guidance across key HR programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily human resources operations, including employee records, policy administration, and support for managers and staff.

  • Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations matters by addressing concerns, guiding resolutions, and promoting a positive work environment.

  • Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a smooth and organized transition into the company.

  • Administer benefit-related processes, including employee enrollment support, updates, and responses to routine questions.

  • Maintain and update HRIS data to ensure personnel information is accurate, secure, and current.

  • Partner with hiring leaders to support recruiting efforts, including job posting coordination, candidate communication, and hiring logistics.

  • Assist with the development and implementation of HR procedures that improve consistency and compliance across the organization.

  • Prepare HR documentation and reports to support audits, internal tracking, and business decision-making.

Requirements • Proven experience in a human resources generalist role with broad exposure to core HR functions.

  • Strong background in employee relations and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

  • Hands-on experience with onboarding, HR administration, and benefits support.

  • Proficiency working within HRIS platforms and maintaining accurate employee data.

  • Experience supporting recruiting activities and collaborating with hiring managers throughout the hiring process.

  • Solid understanding of HR policies, employment practices, and compliance standards.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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How this job compares

Set against the 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$70–87K/yr141 salary ranges
  • US median$28–31/hr44 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Human Resources Generalist jobs in Wisconsin and 444 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Human Resources Generalist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (323 postings).
Education
105 of the 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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