HR Manager

Wegner CPAs is proud to partner with a local client on their search for a Human Resources Manager to join their team in Madison, WI. This position offers mostly remote work, but qualified candidates must be within a commutable distance to Madison. As the sole HR professional, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience, supporting organizational leaders, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategic involvement and hands-on execution across all areas of HR. What You'll Do Employee Relations & Culture Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership. Support employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes. Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and employee surveys. Partner with leadership to strengthen retention, morale, and organizational culture. Create and distribute internal HR communications and newsletters. Benefits, Compensation & Compliance Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. Manage annual open enrollment and benefits education. Conduct compensation analysis and support salary review processes. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Support payroll administration and maintain accurate employee records. Manage leave of absence, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and safety compliance programs. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Partner with leadership on workforce planning and succession strategies. Manage background checks, I-9 compliance, and new hire processes. Support a positive and engaging onboarding experience for all new employees. HR Operations & Leadership Serve as the administrator for the organization's HRIS system, including employee records, reporting, onboarding, performance management, and related functions. Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook materials. Analyze workforce data and provide insights to support organizational decision-making. Collaborate with leadership, external partners, vendors, and board members on HR-related initiatives. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Strategic Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of three years of progressive human resources experience. Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations. Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Preferred Qualifications HR Generalist experience in a nonprofit or similar mission-driven organization. Experience with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS platform. Knowledge of employment laws in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar). Bilingual Spanish language skills.