People Operations Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin
People Operations Specialist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers across healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing maintain dedicated HR functions at every career stage. Companies like Advocate Aurora Health, American Family Insurance, and Kohler Co. consistently recruit people operations specialists to support workforce planning, employee experience, and HR compliance. The most in-demand specialties include HRIS administration, benefits and leave management, and talent acquisition coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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HR Generalist
Location: Eau Claire, WI 54703
Pay Rate: $34.00 – $36.30 / hour
Job Type: 1-Year Contract (with potential for extension)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday (Approx. 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Note on Schedule: This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing facility. While your core hours are during the day, you must be open to flexing your schedule—including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays—to handle urgent employee issues, site events, or shift coverage.
Randstad is seeking an HR Generalist for our global food manufacturing client in Eau Claire, WI. As an HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted, visible resource on the factory floor. You will support daily operations, resolve workplace concerns, help manage union relations, and foster a safe, inclusive environment for all production shifts.
Responsibilities
- Floor Presence & Relations: Walk the production floor daily to build trust, answer employee questions early, and resolve workplace or policy concerns fairly.
- Labor & Employee Support: Assist with union grievance preparation, interpret collective bargaining agreements, and partner with leaders to draft corrective actions.
- Onboarding & Hiring: Coordinate recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried roles, conduct new hire orientations, and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Compliance & Operations: Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems, guide staff on leave and timekeeping policies, and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Continuous Improvement: Track workplace trends in attendance and retention to recommend simple, practical ways to improve the overall employee experience.
Qualifications
Must-haves:
- Proven experience in a Human Resources, HR Operations, or Employee Relations role.
- Strong knowledge of key employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO).
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to maintain confidentiality, stay calm under pressure, and communicate clearly with diverse teams.
- Proficiency with standard office software and comfort learning new HR systems.
- Flexibility to occasionally adjust your work hours to support non-standard shifts and 24/7 factory needs.
Nice-to-haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Prior experience in a 24/7 manufacturing, supply chain, or CPG environment.
- Background working within a unionized workforce and supporting collective bargaining agreements.
- Hands-on experience with tools like SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos/UKG, or Indeavor.
Benefits & Career Growth
At Randstad, we value the health and well-being of our talent. After 90 days of continuous assignment, you will become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Plans
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
HR Generalist
Location: Eau Claire, WI 54703
Pay Rate: $34.00 – $36.30 / hour
Job Type: 1-Year Contract (with potential for extension)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday (Approx. 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Note on Schedule: This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing facility. While your core hours are during the day, you must be open to flexing your schedule—including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays—to handle urgent employee issues, site events, or shift coverage.
Randstad is seeking an HR Generalist for our global food manufacturing client in Eau Claire, WI. As an HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted, visible resource on the factory floor. You will support daily operations, resolve workplace concerns, help manage union relations, and foster a safe, inclusive environment for all production shifts.
Responsibilities
- Floor Presence & Relations: Walk the production floor daily to build trust, answer employee questions early, and resolve workplace or policy concerns fairly.
- Labor & Employee Support: Assist with union grievance preparation, interpret collective bargaining agreements, and partner with leaders to draft corrective actions.
- Onboarding & Hiring: Coordinate recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried roles, conduct new hire orientations, and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Compliance & Operations: Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems, guide staff on leave and timekeeping policies, and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Continuous Improvement: Track workplace trends in attendance and retention to recommend simple, practical ways to improve the overall employee experience.
Qualifications
Must-haves:
- Proven experience in a Human Resources, HR Operations, or Employee Relations role.
- Strong knowledge of key employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO).
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to maintain confidentiality, stay calm under pressure, and communicate clearly with diverse teams.
- Proficiency with standard office software and comfort learning new HR systems.
- Flexibility to occasionally adjust your work hours to support non-standard shifts and 24/7 factory needs.
Nice-to-haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Prior experience in a 24/7 manufacturing, supply chain, or CPG environment.
- Background working within a unionized workforce and supporting collective bargaining agreements.
- Hands-on experience with tools like SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos/UKG, or Indeavor.
Benefits & Career Growth
At Randstad, we value the health and well-being of our talent. After 90 days of continuous assignment, you will become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Plans
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Working knowledge of HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UltiPro
- Experience supporting full-cycle HR processes including onboarding and offboarding
- Familiarity with Wisconsin employment law and federal labor compliance requirements
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or actively in progress
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder work
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a people operations specialist in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational management as the baseline. People operations specialist is not a state-licensed role in Wisconsin, so no board exam or state registration is required. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR credential strengthens your candidacy significantly, as many mid-size and large Wisconsin employers list those certifications as preferred qualifications for specialist-level positions.
How much do people operations specialists make in Wisconsin?
People operations specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $70,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,860 for the lowest 10% to over $105,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Wisconsin right now include Uline, Generac Power Systems, and KerberRose S.C., based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's strong base of health systems, insurance carriers, and precision manufacturers means demand for people operations talent is distributed across multiple sectors rather than concentrated in a single industry.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay account for the largest share of people operations specialist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the most volume as the state's largest metro, anchored by corporate headquarters in financial services and healthcare, while Madison's concentration of state government agencies, university systems, and tech-adjacent employers sustains consistent demand in the capital region.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many HR roles, because much of the work involves systems, documentation, and communication that translate well to remote environments. About 28% of people operations specialist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the desk-based nature of the role. HRIS administration, benefits coordination, and policy documentation are the functions most commonly offered with remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a people operations specialist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or HR assistant role at a large Wisconsin employer, which functions as a structured on-ramp to specialist responsibilities. Advocate Aurora Health, Froedtert Health, and the University of Wisconsin system regularly post entry-level HR positions that expose candidates to onboarding, compliance, and HRIS work. Completing a SHRM student membership program or a Wisconsin technical college certificate in human resources management gives candidates a concrete credential that offsets limited work history.
Where can I find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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