HR Generalist

Grow Your HR Career with Valley Cabinet!

Do you have HR experience and a desire to continue growing, taking ownership, and making a meaningful impact? Valley Cabinet is looking for a motivated and driven HR Generalist to join our team!

As a family-owned company, we value our people, teamwork, and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key HR responsibilities, partner with leaders, support employees, and help build and strengthen HR processes as our company continues to grow.

Why Work at Valley Cabinet?

• Competitive Pay
• 80 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) available upon hire
• Paid Holidays — Eligible upon hire
• Comprehensive Benefits Package — Including Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability, with eligibility beginning the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer contribution
• Performance Reviews at 2 months, 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter

Job Title: HR Generalist

Leader: Senior HR Manager

Location: De Pere WI

Full-time, Monday–Friday, onsite, with shortened Fridays year-round.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist independently manages key HR functions, including benefits, leave management, employee relations, employee engagement, HRIS, compliance, and policy administration. This role serves as a trusted resource to employees and leaders while supporting process improvements, HR projects, and organizational initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Benefits

Administration

• Own and manage day-to-day employee benefit programs, including enrollments, eligibility, changes, and terminations.
• Serve as the primary resource for employee benefit questions, concerns, and education.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, benefit renewals, and related communications.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and improve benefit processes.

Leave Management and Accommodations

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee leaves, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, disability, and other applicable leave programs, ensuring accurate documentation, tracking, communication, and return-to-work coordination.
• Facilitate the accommodation process and provide guidance to employees and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and identify opportunities to improve leave processes.

Employee Relations and Leader Support

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, company policies, performance, and employee relations matters.
• Coach leaders on performance management, accountability, attendance, and workplace conduct.
• Support employee investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and employment separations.
• Build strong relationships and promote consistent, fair, and effective HR practices.

HRIS Administration and Reporting

• Manage day-to-day HRIS administration, ensuring accurate employee records and data integrity.
• Maintain HRIS updates, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Generate and maintain HR reports and metrics to support HR operations.
• Partner with Payroll and other departments to ensure accurate employee information and efficient processes.

HR Compliance and Policy Management

• Assist with developing and updating company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook while maintaining accurate HR documentation.
• Support consistent interpretation and application of company policies across departments and locations.
• Monitor HR practices for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Employee Engagement and Retention

• Own and manage employee engagement, recognition, appreciation, and wellness programs.
• Plan and coordinate employee events, activities, and recognition initiatives.
• Gather employee feedback and recommend improvements to strengthen workplace culture and the employee experience.

Additional HR

Support

• Provide backup support for recruiting, onboarding, and other HR functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, benefits administration, leave management, and employee relations.
• Ability to independently manage HR responsibilities, take ownership, and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and coach leaders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and improve HR processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software (ADP preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with hands-on experience in benefits, employee relations, leave administration, and HR operations preferred.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Follows through on responsibilities and consistently delivers quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with team members, departments, and business partners to achieve shared goals and maintain positive working relationships.
• Learns and Adapts: Learns new skills, applies feedback constructively, and adjusts effectively to changing processes, priorities, technologies, or business needs.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly, professionally, and respectfully through verbal, written, and electronic communication. Actively listens, asks questions when needed, and keeps others appropriately informed.
• Decision Quality: Uses sound judgment, data, experience, and available information to make timely, informed, and effective decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under challenging circumstances. Maintains focus on priorities, follows through commitments, and works proactively to meet individual and organizational goals.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow effectiveness by evaluating processes and implementing practical improvements.

Leadership Responsibilities

This role does not have direct reports

Work Environment

• Office – Positions with light physical demand are primarily professional or knowledge-based roles performed in an office or remote setting. Work typically involves prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and routine office tasks such as typing, reading, and participating in meetings. Physical exertion is minimal, though occasional standing, walking, or lifting of light materials (e.g., files, laptops) may be required.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills, and is subject to change at any time.

At Valley Cabinet we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Valley Cabinet is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.