Human Resources Generalist (4914)

Show Up for People. Advance the Mission.

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, our mission is simple and powerful: to inspire and enable all young people, especially those with unmet needs, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members.

Everything we do is rooted in our values: Kids First, Caring Adults, Safe & Healthy Environments, Responsible Stewardship, and Opportunity for All.

Were youth-centered, collaborative, and committed to leadership that strengthens our community. Every day, our team works to ensure young people experience supportive relationships, safety, recognition, opportunity, fun, and belonging.

If you believe thoughtful people practices strengthen a mission and the people who carry it out, this is where you belong .

About the Role
The Human Resources Generalist administers core human resources programs and leads recruiting for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, supporting our People strategy across the employee lifecycle and across our branches and school sites.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and working alongside the Human Resources Coordinator, you'll bring broad HR knowledge and a consistent approach to the work, and you'll know when to bring others in to the conversation.

In This Role, You Will:

- Lead recruiting for the organization, guiding hiring managers and overseeing recruiting activities while personally handling full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.

- Administer benefit programs and lead open enrollment, partnering with the Human Resources Manager on renewals, plan changes, and legal requirements.

- Review, approve, and process payroll-related transactions with Finance.

- Administer leave programs and manage ACA compliance.

- Serve as the primary contact for workplace injuries and workers' compensation, including return-to-work.

- Handle employee relations matters using established guidelines, consulting with the Human Resources Manager on complex or sensitive cases.

- Support compliance with employment regulations and lead the distribution of policies and notices.

- Maintain onboarding standards and manage offboarding.

- Serve as a knowledgeable and trusted resource for human resources questions across sites and contribute to continuous improvement.

This list reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?
Because what happens here matters.
Because thoughtful people practices help staff feel supported so they can focus on our youth.
Because the details we get right help people feel valued.

You'll be part of a team defined by compassion, integrity, learning, collaboration, and purpose, all working together to make the Fox Valley a great place for all youth to grow.

Who Were Looking For:
We're looking for an experienced HR professional who brings broad knowledge and a caring, service-minded approach to supporting people.

You'll bring

- A minimum of 3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience including benefits and leave administration, recruiting, and payroll coordination.

- Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations related to wage and hour, leave, workers' compensation, and recordkeeping.

- Experience with an HRIS or payroll system (Paycom a plus).

- Strong communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to build effective working relationships.

- Ability to apply policies and established guidelines accurately and consistently, with the ability to recognize when to consult.

- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy.

- Reliable transportation and willingness to visit primary branches on a rotating schedule.

- An associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Workers' compensation and return-to-work experience preferred.

- Nonprofit or youth-serving experience, and HR certification or progress toward one (aPHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent), preferred.

How Youll Contribute
You'll bring a mission-driven, values-based approach and a commitment to equity and lifelong learning, and you'll help sustain a culture grounded in trust and belonging.

Pay & Benefits

- Wage range $27.00 to $32.00 hourly, depending on experience.

- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance coverages.

- 401(k) retirement plan with company-sponsored match.

- Comprehensive paid programs to support work-life balance, including vacation, sick/personal time, and parental leave.

This role is based at our Appleton location and supports a multi-site organization. Regular on-site presence is expected. We are not able to offer relocation assistance.

Our Commitment
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where differences are valued, equity is intentional, and everyone belongs.

We encourage you to fill out a complete application at: www.bgclubfoxvalley.org/careers !