HR & Employee Experience Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: HQ

• WAUKESHA, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Human Resources, The Marek Group is seeking an organized, approachable, and proactive HR & Employee Experience Specialist to serve as the primary onsite HR resource at our headquarters facility. This position supports daily HR administration, employee onboarding, and engagement activities while helping create a positive and welcoming employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR questions, employee requests, and assistance with company policies and HR systems. HR Administration: Maintain employee records, coordinate personnel documentation, assist with employment changes, and support HR compliance activities. Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new hire orientation, onboarding paperwork, and employee exit processes in partnership with the HR team.

Employee Engagement: Plan and coordinate onsite employee appreciation events, recognition activities, celebrations, and other initiatives in partnership with the Learning & Engagement Manager. HR Coordination: Assist with timekeeping questions, employee communications, benefits inquiries, and training logistics, working closely with the HR Generalist and other HR team members.

Employee Relations Support: Assist with documentation, attendance tracking, and routine employee matters, escalating sensitive or complex situations to HR leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Human Resources. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset. Ability to handle confidential information professionally and independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Paycom or similar HR systems preferred.

Experience supporting a manufacturing and a union environment is a plus.

What We're Looking For

Someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, follows through on details, and can balance administrative responsibilities with creating a great employee experience. The ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, and comfortable being the go-to onsite HR resource while collaborating with a broader HR team.

This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.