Human Resources Manager

Blossom HR is recruiting a Human Resources Manager for Our Client, a well-established Wisconsin organization with a small core team and a large seasonal workforce. This is a direct-hire, full-time, on-site position in the Sheboygan, WI area.

This role has no direct reports, but it is a dynamic, highly visible opportunity for an HR generalist ready to take the next step in their career and put their stamp on the HR function. You will work directly with senior leadership and the Board of Directors and support both permanent and seasonal employees.

What you'll do

Talent acquisition and onboarding

- Source candidates for full-time and seasonal roles through job fairs and other recruiting channels, including planning and running an annual hiring event.

- Manage full-cycle recruiting: interview and evaluate applicants, recommend finalists and coordinate interviews with leadership and board members.

- Build and run onboarding and new-employee orientation, and follow new hires through 30-, 60- and 90-day check-ins and benefits milestones.

Employee relations and culture

- Foster positive employee relations and maintain the organization's culture.

- Recommend HR policies covering hiring, training, compensation, benefits and employee relations for permanent and seasonal staff.

- Handle grievances, investigations, discipline, terminations and exit interviews confidentially and professionally.

- Maintain employee records and confidential HR files, and communicate workplace incidents and notices to staff.

Compliance and benefits

- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

- Administer benefits eligibility, enrollment and termination, and advise on compensation and benefits trends.

- Manage workers' compensation claims, safety follow-up and provider relations.

- Maintain and distribute employee handbooks, including state-specific versions.

Performance and staff management

- Monitor time tracking and raise concerns with leadership.

- Lead the annual performance review and goal-setting process and support department leads with scheduling and reviews.

- Help support staffing at seasonal events on select peak-season weekends.

Requirements

- 3+ years of general HR experience, including recruiting/onboarding, talent management and performance management.

- Bachelor's degree or higher.

- SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

- Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance and HR best practices.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.

- Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive employee matters.

- Able to work on-site in the Sheboygan, WI area. No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is available.

Nice to have

- ADP experience.

- Scheduling experience for large events.

- HR experience with seasonal or high-volume workforces (e.g., hospitality, events or retail).

Schedule

- April through October: 8:00am-5:00pm, plus about 10 peak-season weekends (60-65 hour weeks) that earn up to 2 additional weeks of time off.

- October through April: 8:00am-4:00pm.

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive compensation. Full compensation details are on the Blossom HR job page (apply link below).

- Medical, dental and vision insurance.

- Employer-matched 401(k), with possible additional contribution based on company performance.

- 2 weeks PTO, 2 weeks of paid holidays and up to 2 weeks of earned time off.

- Choice of perks, such as warehouse club and Amazon Prime memberships, free car washes and a free YMCA membership.

Hiring process

After an initial screening call with Blossom HR, qualified candidates interview with senior leadership, followed by a board-level interview. Assessments may be included.

Why Blossom HR

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