Amtraco - EPSI, SBM & STM is looking for a People Operations Generalist to join our team in our Franksville office. We’re seeking a passionate People Operations Generalist to join our team! In this dynamic role, you’ll support every aspect of the team member lifecycle—from onboarding and engagement to performance and culture initiatives. Bring your expertise in human behavior to design programs that empower our people, foster belonging, and drive growth. The ideal candidate is empathetic, organized, and thrives in fast-paced environments. If you have a knack for building strong relationships, resolving challenges, and championing a positive workplace culture, we’d love to meet you. Help us make our company an exceptional place to work!
The ideal person for this position has proven expertise in Human Resources or People Operations. This includes benefits administration, talent acquisition, compensation, reporting, benefits and training. To be a competent People Operations Generalist, you should be patient and compassionate, have excellent listening skills, and be able to multitask effectively.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• Background in human behavior is a plus
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
To speed up the review of your application, you get a jump start by completing the Culture Index Survey: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/31B2FF0000/42120. This is a required step of our application process. Thank you!
AMTRACO benefits include paid vacation, PTO time, service days, health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401 (k) program with a generous match, and more! This position's compensation is also eligible for our Variable Compensation program.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- At least one year of human resource management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks appropriately
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, HRIS and talent management systems
What We Do
AMTRACO is a global holding company headquartered in Franksville, WI. The four distinct operating units owned by AMTRACO are: EPSI, a distribution company servicing the surface finishing industry with presence in all major global markets; STM, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesives tapes; FAST, a distributor of tapes and related products for the framing, architectural, signs and trophy markets; SBM, a commercial real estate company that buys, develops and leases commercial real estate. AMTRACO manages the shared services of HR, IT, Finance and Marketing.
