Human Resources Specialist - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-03
National Business Furniture, LLC
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


West Allis
Wisconsin
53214
United States

At National Business Furniture (NBF), we believe in the power that inspiring spaces can have to help people achieve big things. We have worked with hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country – from startups to Fortune 500 companies – to equip their workspaces with beautiful, comfortable, and functional furniture for nearly 50 years. Named one of the 2023 Top Places to Work in Southeast, WI by Top Workplaces and the Journal Sentinel. 

We’re presenting an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Specialist. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR professional to oversee multi-state payroll processing, administer employee benefits, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This role also supports employee relations, data management in Workday, and leads key HR initiatives including leave administration, compliance reporting, and recognition programs.

This role is based in Milwaukee, WI, with an in-office schedule of Tuesday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Monday and Friday as business needs allow.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity? 

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who wants to make a meaningful impact while growing their career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll take the lead on critical payroll and benefits functions, gain exposure to a wide range of HR responsibilities, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. 


Here’s a General Overview of What You’ll Be Doing: 

  • Oversee and manage our multi-state bi-weekly payroll 
  • Manage and lead our benefits programs 
  • Assist employees with all payroll, benefit, and attendance related questions
  • Audit and process monthly benefit invoices
  • Assist with development of employee benefits strategy to ensure programs are market-competitive, cost-competitive, and aligned with company strategy
  • Administer and track FMLA, Disability, and other paid leaves
  • Process and maintain employee data in Workday
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and file management of employee personnel files
  • Comply with government regulations and federal contractor requirements such as AAP, ACA, Vets4212, OSHA Logs, and labor law postings.
  • Represent NBF as a brand and culture ambassador
  • Oversee and lead our employee anniversary, birthday, and recognition programs
  • Report on monthly KPI's
  • Oversee building security and access software 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • 2-4 years of payroll experience 
  • Minimum of 1 year of total rewards/benefits experience 
  • Experience working within Workday
  • Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness 
  • A high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all employees
  • The ability to look beyond the task at hand to see peripheral requirements and make sure these are not overlooked 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organization and follow up skills
  • A positive attitude and demeanor even in difficult circumstances 
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills 
It Would Also be Nice to Have: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field
  • Experience managing a self-insured medical plan

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

 

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at National Business Furniture or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (800) 558-1010 or contact us at HR@NBF.com. 





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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