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Human Resources Generalist, EDI
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Human Resources Generalist
CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s): EDI/Human Resources
POSITION REPORTS TO:Director of Human Resources & Office Support
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
EMPLOYEE STATUS:Exempt Full-time (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week)
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL: Mid Level (Non-Supervisory)
COMPANY/DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Executive Director Inc. (EDI) is a leading association management company servicing 40 national and global medical health scientific associations and certifying bodies. EDIs Human Resources department manages all employee-related functions including recruiting and hiring onboarding administering compensation and benefits programs performance management and training employee relations issues and ensuring compliance with labor laws while ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment.
Executive Director Inc. (EDI) is a leading association management company servicing 40 national and global medical health scientific associations and certifying bodies. EDIs Human Resources department manages all employee-related functions including recruiting and hiring onboarding administering compensation and benefits programs performance management and training employee relations issues and ensuring compliance with labor laws while ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Human Resources Generalist provide support for the Human Resources Department through all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Maintains and enhances positive employee relations acts as an information resource to employees regarding HR policies procedures payroll and benefits. Owns onboarding of new employees processing payroll and ongoing benefits administration maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
The Human Resources Generalist provide support for the Human Resources Department through all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Maintains and enhances positive employee relations acts as an information resource to employees regarding HR policies procedures payroll and benefits. Owns onboarding of new employees processing payroll and ongoing benefits administration maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
- Manage onboarding of new employees: internal and external communications set up and tasks within ADP Workforce Now conduct HR Orientations schedule and track new hire training modules required in LMS.
- Process new employee enrollments including but not limited to: health dental vision STD Life insurance worksite lines 401(k) and FSA. Serve as a resource to staff on details of all benefits offered.
- Processing coordinating and notifying appropriate internal staff with necessary information regarding employee changes: position changes name changes desk moves etc.
- Assist with employee Offboarding tasks; preparing separation packets tracking and processing any COBRA enrollments saving documentation and performance evaluations (out of Performance Pro system) to employee records for archival
- Create download and reconcile monthly benefit bill invoices and submit to the Accounting department for payment.
- Monthly review and update of employee eligibility benefit classes: PTO accruals STD/LTD enrollment subsidized parking costs
- Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now; transfer funds to 401(k) plan (Transamerica)
- Monitor and ensure benefit data file feeds are processing correctly and working with benefit carriers to resolve any issues with enrollments.
- Track and maintain any 401K contribution changes and loans for accurate deductions/payroll processing
- Update and answer questions about timekeeping training for all new hires (ADPs Workforce Now) and serve as one of the Administrators
- Set up track and reconcile Open Enrollment and other qualifying events in HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now)
- Maintain and upload various employment and enrollment records and documentation into employees personnel file (in ADP)
- Create and download reports out of HRIS system for compliance reporting audits census information and non-discrimination testing
- Ensure accuracy of Total Rewards statements in ADP annually; enter professional development amounts to be included in statements
- Coordinate and create intranet and all-staff communications as directed by the Director of HR & Office Support
- Perform prescreening phone interviews for select positions; serve as backup for recruiting. Perform reference and background checks as needed. Partner with hiring managers to better understand their hiring needs and candidate qualifications for their open positions. Advise hiring managers on Paycor and the overall hiring process.
- Act as backup in other areas of HR and office operations as needed
- Attend and recruit at designated career fairs throughout the year
- Other duties or projects as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO SUCCEED:
- Familiarity with Windows Operating System environment; proficiency with MS Office software (primarily Word and Excel).
- Exemplary attention to detail to ensure accurate results
- Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills are essential
- Resourcefulness critical thinking and the ability to independently research and resolve problems
- Experience with ADPs Workforce Now and Paycor or other applicant tracking systems a plus
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field; equivalent experience considered. Minimum 2-3 years experience in an HR setting required preferably in an HR Generalist role. Certification (SPHR SHRM) a plus.
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field; equivalent experience considered. Minimum 2-3 years experience in an HR setting required preferably in an HR Generalist role. Certification (SPHR SHRM) a plus.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal (local). Some evening work may be required to attend Networking events and career fairs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting packaging etc.) Ability to easily lift up to 30 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Adjusting in-office schedule may be required to meet position needs.
Adjusting in-office schedule may be required to meet position needs.
About Company
EDI is the second largest association management company in the U.S., providing professional services for national and international medical, certification, and scientific associations.
