HR Generalist
Creative Financial Staffing
Madison, WI · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
HR Generalist
Salary: $50,000-$65,000
About the company:
Business casual dress code
Updated, modern office space
Supportive and approachable leadership team
Strong emphasis on work-life balance
Opportunity to learn new systems and technology, including AI tools
Variety in day-to-day responsibilities with exposure to HR, payroll, systems, and onboarding
Stable organization with long-tenured employees
Flexible and family-oriented environment when needed
What You’ll Be Doing:
Assist with payroll implementation and transition from ADP to UKG
Manage attendance tracking and support supervisors with daily attendance reporting
Coordinate onboarding activities and prepare new hire documentation
Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers
Create and manage reports using Excel and HR systems
Utilize AI tools, including Claude, to support HR processes and efficiencies
What We’re Looking For:
2+ years of HR experience preferred
Open to candidates with accounting or payroll backgrounds who enjoy working with people
Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new systems
Experience working in an HRIS or payroll system
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