People Partner (Human Resources Generalist)

Job overview

The People Partner (Human Resources Generalist) role is initially 100% in-office in Madison, WI; a hybrid schedule may begin after training at the direct manager’s discretion. The annual hiring range is $73,103–$90,510. The role supports WHEDA’s People Strategy & Experience team, whose work contributes to affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture in Wisconsin. The People Partner provides practical human resources guidance across the employee lifecycle, balancing employee experience, organizational needs, and compliance. The role supports leaders and employees through HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, leave administration, performance management, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Coordinate payroll transactions, benefits activities, and HRIS records
• support sourcing, candidate communications, interviews, offers, and workforce planning
• facilitate employee relations matters and advise leaders on consistent policy application
• administer leave and coordinate accommodation requests
• consult on performance management and organizational effectiveness
• support onboarding, offboarding, engagement, and recognition
• analyze workforce data and reports
• participate in HR projects, policy updates, process redesign, and cross-functional initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

people partner

human resources generalist

madison wi

wheda

people strategy & experience

payroll

benefits

hris

talent acquisition

employee relations

leave administration

hybrid after training

$73,103–$90,510 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• State of Wisconsin benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• state retirement plan
• deferred compensation
• life and disability insurance
• paid sick leave and vacation
• 28 personal holiday hours
• 12 paid legal holidays
• and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Two openings; hybrid work may be available after training at the manager’s discretion. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination, are required; HR certification is desired.

About the employer

MRA Recruiting Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.