Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location:

Milwaukee WI

Pay:

$90,000-$105,000 annually plus 5% bonus

Founded in 1872, Our client provides affordable home products through leading retail, e-commerce, and professional channels. They are seeking a hands-on

Human Resources Manager

to lead HR operations across Wisconsin and South Carolina, overseeing employee relations, recruiting, payroll and benefits, performance management, and engagement while serving as the primary liaison with Insperity.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values their employees’ time and effort. Their competitive compensation of $90,000-$105,000 annually with a 5% bonus, depending on experience. They also offer an extensive benefits package, to enhance their commitment to your success. Our client’s benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To thrive/succeed as the HR Manager you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5\+ years of broad-based HR experience, preferably in a lead HR professional or HR manager role.
• Proven experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and HR systems.
• Experience advising managers and supporting both hourly and salaried employees; operational and multi-state experience preferred.
• Strong judgment, communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to effectively leverage Insperity or other external resources; PEO experience preferred.
• High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential information, with the ability to balance HR leadership with hands-on office management.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification, Spanish proficiency, and/or experience with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) preferred.

Your responsibilities as the HR Manager will include:

HR Leadership, Recruiting \& Employee Relations

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers.
• Partner with leadership on workforce needs, organizational changes, employee relations, performance, engagement, and development.
• Manage employee concerns, investigations, workplace policies, leave, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other employment matters.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for warehouse, sales, and office positions, partnering with hiring managers and staffing agencies as needed.

Payroll, Benefits \& HR Operations

• Manage weekly payroll administration and approvals, including time records, commissions, deductions, employee changes, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Insperity for payroll, benefits, HR administration, and employee services.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, employee education, eligibility changes, and issue resolution while maintaining accurate HR records and systems.
• Track HR metrics and provide leadership with insights into workforce trends and priorities.

Office Management \& Employee Experience

• Manage Milwaukee office operations, including supplies, vendors, meetings, events, visitors, communications, and general organization.
• Help maintain a professional, organized, welcoming workplace while resolving day-to-day office needs.

The successful candidate will be a practical, approachable HR leader who builds trust, communicates clearly, exercises sound judgment, holds people accountable, and knows when to seek outside guidance without transferring ownership of DHI's HR responsibilities.

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys making a difference, building strong workplace relationships, and taking ownership, Our Client would love to hear from you.

Bring your expertise, leadership, and people-first approach to a role where your impact will be valued—apply today!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.