About Us
RPI, LLC, located in Green Bay, WI, is part of Premier Outdoor Living (POL)— an entrepreneurial manufacturing organization producing high-quality products for the outdoor living space. POL operates three distinct businesses: Spa Cabinets, HDPE Lumber, and Outdoor Furniture, supported by three manufacturing facilities across Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
This position will support RPI, LLCand be based onsite at our Green Bay facility.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting and advancing HR operations while partnering closely with leadership and employees. This position serves as a trusted advisor on HR policies, employee relations, compliance, and talent processes. The ideal candidate brings strong operational HR experience, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
HR Operations & Employee Relations
Serve as a liaison between employees and management, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Interpret, administer, and ensure consistent application of company policies.
Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Investigate employee claims related to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation; conduct interviews, assess risk, and partner with leadership on appropriate corrective action.
Recruiting & Onboarding
Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts including sourcing, interviewing, testing, selection, and onboarding.
Partner with hiring managers to provide guidance on candidate selection.
Support temporary staffing agencies, including hiring coordination and employee conversions to RPI payroll.
Payroll & HRIS
Administer bi-weekly payroll, including timecard processing, record maintenance, and reporting.
Maintain accurate employee data and approve transactions within the HRIS to ensure data integrity.
Prepare reports for leadership and required federal, state, and local agencies.
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Support safety initiatives including training, OSHA compliance, accident investigations, and safety team participation.
Partner with operations to promote and maintain a safe working environment.
Manage workers’ compensation claims and related activities.
Benefits Administration
Employee Lifecycle Management
Manage employee terminations, documentation, exit interviews, and unemployment claims.
Support maintenance of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
Train employees on new or updated policies and maintain training documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Payroll administration experience required (UKG Pro preferred).
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
Experience developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
HRIS experience required (UKG Pro preferred).
Work Environment
This role operates in a manufacturing environment where noise levels are moderate to occasionally loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, is required when in the plant and meets OSHA standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RPI Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
RPI Lumber is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please inform us of your request and provide your contact information.
