St. Francis Children's Center · 10 hours ago
Human Resources Specialist
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSt. Francis Children's Center is a non-profit organization seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support daily HR operations and enhance employee experience. The role involves managing recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
CharityHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Own full-cycle hourly recruiting across all shifts, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and offer administration
Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as background checks, drug screens, driving and criminal record checks
Manage candidate communications and maintain applicant tracking records
Prepare new hire documentation and ensure accurate HRIS entry
Conduct new hire orientation and required safety training
Support onboarding compliance, including I-9, E-Verify, and multi-state requirements
Maintain accurate facility headcount and partner with leadership to hire accordingly
Enter and maintain payroll and employee data in the HRIS (ADP)
Respond to payroll-related inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed
Support payroll reporting, audits, garnishments, and year-end processes (including W-2 support)
Process employee status changes, promotions, wage changes, corrective actions, and terminations
Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and basic employee concerns
Support positive employee relations through communication, engagement initiatives, and problem resolution
Handle HR matters in the absence of the HR Manager, exercising sound judgment and confidentiality
Assist in administration of employee benefits programs and assist with open enrollment
Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA administration
Assist employees with benefit, leave, and time-off inquiries
Support administration of FMLA, STD, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work information
Reconcile benefit invoices and resolve discrepancies
Track and maintain training completion records and required certifications
Coordinate and support training sessions and employee development programs
Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and workers’ compensation reporting
Report unsafe conditions, injuries, and illnesses immediately to supervision
Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety regulations, and internal policies
Support HR audits, I-9 audits, record retention compliance, and data clean-up initiatives
Maintain personnel, medical, payroll, and terminated employee files in compliance with legal requirements
Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and HR documentation
Compile HR metrics, headcount reports, and statistical data
Assist with annual HR projects, audits, and system updates
Review invoices for accuracy and support administrative HR functions
Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events
Assist with performance appraisal tracking (90-day and annual reviews)
Promote a culture of professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
Communicate proactively and collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and HR leadership
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Perform other duties as assigned to support department and business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Equivalent experience (2 years HR experience) may be considered in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems (ADP preferred)
Strong knowledge of recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employment law fundamentals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Excel proficiency required
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative HR team
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Maintain confidentiality of written or verbal information
Strong organizational skills
Valid Wisconsin Driver's license
Preferred
1–2 years of HR or payroll experience preferred
Experience in an education environment and/or fast-paced environment strongly preferred
Labor relations experience a plus
Company
St. Francis Children's Center
At St.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase