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HR Generalist at Horizon Develop Build Manage

Horizon Develop Build Manage Madison, WI

JOB DESCRIPTION

HR Generalist Madison, Wisconsin

Job Type
fulltime
Description:

Do you love building teams and improving systems?


We're hiring an HR Generalist for our property management team to lead recruiting and support benefits, HRIS/payroll, and coaching for our property management organization. Join a Top Workplace since 2019 and a collaborative HR team where we support, cross-train, and back each other up to keep payroll, benefits, recruiting, and employee support running smoothly-especially during peak periods, site needs, and time off. There is opportunity for limited hybrid work after successful onboarding and consistent performance.


Recruiting & Staffing

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for property management and corporate roles: sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews.
  • Run targeted recruiting campaigns and leverage job boards, social media, and community partnerships to build candidate pipelines.
  • Oversee the temporary agency program, including agency relationships, rate/contract coordination (as applicable), onboarding/offboarding, assignment tracking, and issue resolution.

Payroll & HRIS (Paylocity)

  • Administer bi-weekly payroll, ensuring timekeeping accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintain employee records and data integrity in Paylocity; support audits and reporting as needed.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows through technology while ensuring appropriate human review.

Benefits Administration

  • Administer company-wide benefits programs and serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions.
  • Lead annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefit system setup and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate COBRA administration with third-party partners; support ACA tracking and reporting.
  • Reconcile benefit deductions and maintain accurate benefits records in the HRIS.

Employee Relations & Performance Support

  • Provide responsive HR guidance to employees and leaders; escalate complex/sensitive matters as appropriate.
  • Support performance management processes including goal setting, feedback cycles, performance reviews, and development plans.
  • Assist with employee relations investigations and documentation; recommend practical, policy-aligned resolutions.
  • Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to inform retention strategies.

Training, Mentorship & HMS Partnership

  • Coordinate and support HMS-specific programs, such as the Mentor program, and communications in partnership with operational leaders and the Portfolio Manager - Talent Manager.
  • Support training and onboarding activities, including compliance-related training requirements.
  • Partner with site teams to ensure HR practices translate effectively to on-site operations and resident-facing environments.

Compliance & Safety Support

  • Stay current on HR best practices, regulatory changes, and employment law; help maintain compliant HR processes and documentation.
  • Draft, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures as needed.
  • Partner with the HMS Safety Team on safety program administration, including supporting safety onboarding training and maintaining OSHA 300 logs and related documentation as required.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of progressively responsible HR experience.
  • 2+ years of recruiting/talent acquisition experience.
  • Benefits administration experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting HR compliance activities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Highly functioning administrative, multi-tasking, deadline and process driven skills and abilities
  • Technology savvy with a curious mind.
  • Valid driver's license and insurance.


Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary



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