HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition

Overview

HR GENERALIST – TALENT ACQUISITION At Bader Rutter, we believe great work starts with great people and the experience we create for them. As an HR Generalist with a focus on talent acquisition, you will be our agency’s primary talent ambassador. You’ll lead the recruiting and onboarding efforts that bring new talent into   and set them up for long-term success, while also supporting broader HR functions such as benefits, employee engagement, culture initiatives and special projects.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and shape thoughtful recruiting strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting, including posting jobs, sourcing, interviewing, screening and managing offers.
• Build strong candidate pipelines through networking, relationship building and creative outreach.
• Deliver a welcoming, well-organized onboarding experience for every new hire.
• Manage applicant data and insights within our ATS and contribute ideas for improved processes.
• Support HR operations as needed, including benefits, payroll coordination and employee communications.
• Collaborate closely with your HR teammate to share knowledge, ensure coverage and continuously improve the employee experience.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, agency initiatives and special projects that enhance culture, engagement and HR effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 4+ years of related HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of HR principles, employment law and recruiting best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that build trust and credibility.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• A collaborative service-minded approach rooted in empathy and professionalism.
• A growth mindset and genuine enthusiasm for learning, adapting and improving.

Location: Open to candidates based in Milwaukee and Chicago.

Salary Range: $55, annually

The provided salary range is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this hire. The actual salary offered will be influenced by candidate experience and other job and market-related factors.

In addition to the base salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options, disability and life/AD&D, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, unlimited virtual telemedicine and mental health counseling, 401(k) including company matching, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave and much more.