City of Midland
HR Generalist I - Talent Acquisition
City of Midland, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
The HR Generalist I – Talent manages the daily operational tasks related to new hire processing, employee transfers, promotions and onboarding. This role ensures a seamless, compliant, and professional onboarding experience while maintaining accurate HRIS data and providing timely communication between new employees, division hiring managers, and Human Relations & Development leadership team.
Responsibilities
Process all hiring, transfer, promotions and separation transactions in HR systems accurately and efficiently.
Manage all aspects of the onboarding process from offer acceptance through new-hire orientation.
Conduct daily onboarding duties and clearly communicate new hire requirements, policies, and procedures to new employees.
Coordinate background checks, I-9 verification, and other pre-employment screenings, meeting federal, state & local laws and ensuring timely completion and review of results.
Collect, review, and process all required new-hire paperwork (employment eligibility, background checks, compliance documentation, I-9s, etc.)
Maintain accurate and complete employee records and personnel files initiated during the onboarding process, ensuring data integrity in the HRIS system.
Provide regular onboarding updates to HR team and division hiring managers to ensure transparency and accountability.
Serves as a friendly and reliable primary point of contact for new hires—from offer through full integration—by answering questions, assisting with documentation and transitions, and providing excellent customer service throughout the process.
Collaborate with division hiring managers, HR leadership, and other departments to ensure consistency and compliance with city/regulation requirements and city and strategic plan goals.
Collaborates with the talent team to support seamless candidate handoffs post-offer.
Ensure continuity of hiring and onboarding operations when the recruiter is attending recruitment events.
On occasion, this position may assist with job fairs or other outreach activities to support departmental recruiting efforts.
Conduct new employee orientation on a rotational basis to welcome and onboard new hires.
Pre-Employment & Physical Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Must be able to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
1–2 years of related experience in Human Resource required.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills is a must.
Ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and proactively resolve issues.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, or similar hiring workflows preferred.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
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Responsibilities
Process all hiring, transfer, promotions and separation transactions in HR systems accurately and efficiently.
Manage all aspects of the onboarding process from offer acceptance through new-hire orientation.
Conduct daily onboarding duties and clearly communicate new hire requirements, policies, and procedures to new employees.
Coordinate background checks, I-9 verification, and other pre-employment screenings, meeting federal, state & local laws and ensuring timely completion and review of results.
Collect, review, and process all required new-hire paperwork (employment eligibility, background checks, compliance documentation, I-9s, etc.)
Maintain accurate and complete employee records and personnel files initiated during the onboarding process, ensuring data integrity in the HRIS system.
Provide regular onboarding updates to HR team and division hiring managers to ensure transparency and accountability.
Serves as a friendly and reliable primary point of contact for new hires—from offer through full integration—by answering questions, assisting with documentation and transitions, and providing excellent customer service throughout the process.
Collaborate with division hiring managers, HR leadership, and other departments to ensure consistency and compliance with city/regulation requirements and city and strategic plan goals.
Collaborates with the talent team to support seamless candidate handoffs post-offer.
Ensure continuity of hiring and onboarding operations when the recruiter is attending recruitment events.
On occasion, this position may assist with job fairs or other outreach activities to support departmental recruiting efforts.
Conduct new employee orientation on a rotational basis to welcome and onboard new hires.
Pre-Employment & Physical Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Must be able to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
1–2 years of related experience in Human Resource required.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills is a must.
Ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and proactively resolve issues.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, or similar hiring workflows preferred.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
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