Human Resource Generalist

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. 
 
Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.  Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people 
 
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
 
Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. 

AriensCo is looking for a driven HR Generalist in our Brillion, WI location to play a key role in supporting AriensCo’s talent management, performance management, and total rewards programs. This role provides critical support across benefit administration, learning program logistics, and performance and talent processes—ensuring programs are executed effectively and consistently across the organization.

This role serves as a connector between Total Rewards, Talent Management, and HR Business Partners—bringing data, insights, and employee behavior trends together to drive performance and smarter benefit utilization.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, results‑driven HR professional with a strong focus on continuous improvement, leveraging technology, HR systems, and emerging tools (including AI) to enhance processes, insights, and employee experience.

THE DAY TO DAY...

Performance Management & Talent Processes

• Support the execution of enterprise performance management, including tools, timelines, governance, and leader guidance

• Assist in talent management activities, including data collection, reporting, and meeting coordination

• Support alignment between performance outcomes, development actions, and rewards decisions

• Provide tools and guidance to leaders to support goal setting, performance conversations, and documentation

• Use talent data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Benefit Consumerism Strategy & Employee Engagement

• Partner with Total Rewards to advance benefit consumerism initiatives, including Hospital/Provider Trader strategies

• Research and propose new Total Rewards and benefit design ideas that improve employee engagement and cost effectiveness

• Analyze employee behavior, benefit utilization, and workforce insights to inform benefit strategies that improve wellbeing, workforce behavior, and business outcomes

• Support education and change strategies that help employees make informed benefit decisions

HR Partnership & Programs

• Research emerging trends in benefit consumerism and employee engagement

• Partner closely with Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, and Functional HR leaders

• Coordinate logistics for training and development programs (scheduling, tracking, communication)

• Support Ariens Academy and leadership development programs through execution and administration

• Manage learning systems and track participation and completion data

• Support continuous improvement of HR programs and employee experience

• Support change management and communication strategies for new or evolving talent, performance, and benefits initiatives

• Provide tools, resources and support to leaders to support effective performance conversations, goal setting, and ongoing feedback

• Partner with HR technology teams to analyze HR processes and workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend changes that improve efficiency and employee experience

• Collaborate with HR leadership to prioritize improvement initiatives and track outcomes

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

• Minimum of 3 years experience of progressive HR experience

• Experience or strong interest in talent management, performance management, or Total Rewards

• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into practical recommendations

• Experience supporting or partnering in benefits or wellness programs preferred

• Manufacturing or multi‑site experience a plus

• Experience using HRIS systems (Workday preferred)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
 
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition.  AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs

• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement

• Employee Product Purchase Program

• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center

• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center

• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only

• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat. 

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.