Human Resources Generalist

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping, and Diving!

Your HR Adventure awaits. Come help shape the future growth of Johnson Outdoors by playing a key role within the Human Resources department. Located at our downtown corporate headquarters in Racine on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the person in this role executes and supports a variety of human resource functions that may include recruiting, benefits, talent development/training, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, compliance, safety, and record management. They provides guidance to management and employees on routine to moderately complex human resource issues, concerns, policies, and practices in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers assigned location's employee benefit programs including training employee, troubleshooting issues, and answering employee benefits questions.

• Creates recruiting plans for open positions and identifies effective recruiting tools and sources. Performs recruiting, new employee orientation and onboarding for all levels of employees.

• Provides routine to moderately complex counsel to managers and their employees on employee relations, HR programs, procedures, grievances, and/or employment related issues.

• Conducts routine to moderately complex employee relations investigations, analyzes organizational health issues and works in partnership with leadership to develop and execute plans to address problem areas.

• Facilitates learning and development programs and processes by facilitating sessions, assisting in the development of learning programs and maintaining training records.

• Assists in the overall development and execution of the performance management program. Implements, administers, and coordinates the performance review process, systems, and procedures.

• Performs routine to moderately complex analysis on the workforce, human resources trends, best practices, and compliance. Develops various related human resources reports, presents findings, and provides recommendations to management.

• Coordinates and administers employee health, wellness, safety plans and initiatives for the location.

• Implements and communicates various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.

• Ensures all human resources documents, files and records are up-to-date and maintained according to company policy and relevant regulations.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

• Participates in and coordinates simple to moderately complex projects by clarifying project objectives, setting timelines and schedules, conducting research, developing, and organizing information and evaluating project success.

Knowledge & Background Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business management or equivalent.

• Typically requires 2 years of human resources experience in administering multiple of the following functions: recruiting, benefits, talent development/training, employee relations, compensation, succession planning.

• Knowledge of and experience in administering a variety of human resources functions which may include the following: recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, performance management and employee relations.

• Knowledge of employment related regulations and experience in maintaining/ensuring compliance. Ability to develop recruitment plans, partner with leadership to screen candidates, schedule interviews, and finalize offers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management to provide human resources counsel, manage employee relations issues, implement/administer programs, provide training and work on project teams.

• Ability to make presentations or facilitate sessions for all size groups via the web or in person.

• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite including Work, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to create and run reports to support human resources needs.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to achieve established deliverables within established timelines.

• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organization.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.

• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.

• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.

• We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.

• Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.

• Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.

• Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!camping and hiking equipment. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 18 countries.