Human Resources / HR Generalist

Toole Design Group in Madison, WI is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Human Resources Generalist. Do you have experience with full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and DEI initiatives? Do you enjoy working independently on self-managed projects as well as collaborating as part of a team? Are you passionate about helping make work better for employees at all levels? Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees? If so, please consider joining our Madison team.

This human resources position earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States and Canada. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race or gender. We have been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

A Day in the Life of a Human Resources Generalist

Your day may start at home or in our office, located a short walk from transit. Your focus is on fostering a work environment where employees can ask questions, get help, and feel supported. You will support hiring managers in full cycle recruiting, walking them through the hiring process to help them follow best practices in interviewing and recruiting. You'll maintain our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure candidates receive prompt and courteous updates. You will participate in onboarding new team members and assisting them with benefits, the review process, and engagement. You will lead or assist with compliance projects including benefits eligibility, employment law posters, and family leave. You will have the opportunity, if desired, to assist with or lead in DEI initiatives. You would be working with a great group of individuals who are passionate about the work and the communities that we serve. Our fast-growing company welcomes new ideas and enjoys promoting from within!

Qualifications of a Human Resources Generalist:

• At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources; education and interest considered in lieu of formal experience
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting
• Razor-like attention to detail
• Service-focused approach to HR
• Experience and strong competence in maintaining confidential information
• Experience with Benefits Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with HRIS or ATS systems; Paylocity and ApplicantPro preferred

It would be a plus if you have:

• Experience or a working understanding of employment law
• A passion for ensuring that equitable outcomes is integrated into your work
• Experience with or a strong interest in conducting or assisting with compensation analyses
• Strong communication skills, whether written, verbal, or graphically
• Desire to build relationships, bring enthusiasm to exciting projects, and are detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule for a Human Resources Generalist:

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2-3 days per week. The Madison office of Toole Design is conveniently located downtown, less than a block from the Capitol Square, with secure bike parking and shower facilities. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit. Our Madison team is a dynamic mix of planners, engineers, landscape architects, and graphic designers, and our projects range from citywide plans to street transformations, both in Wisconsin and throughout the United States.

Ready to Join our Madison Team?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Human Resources Generalist position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.

Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer). We encourage women and people of color to apply. We're proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is, we encourage you to apply for this position. We look forward to meeting you!

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