HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition

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 BR and set them up for long-term success, while also supporting broader HR functions such as benefits, employee engagement, culture initiatives and special projects.

You'll work closely with another HR Generalist and our HR Director to create a seamless, supportive experience from a candidate's first conversation with us through their career growth at the agency. While your primary focus will be talent acquisition and onboarding, both Generalists are cross-trained to ensure strong coverage and consistent, high-quality HR support across the agency.

If you thrive in a fast-paced creative environment and love connecting great people with meaningful opportunities, you may be exactly who we're looking for.

Who You Are

You are a people-first problem solver who builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and external partners. You have an instinct for recognizing great talent, and you bring warmth, professionalism and follow-through to every interaction.

You're energized by recruiting and onboarding, and you're just as comfortable supporting other HR areas when needed. You learn quickly, adapt easily and enjoy variety in your day. Collaboration and creative thinking come naturally to you, and you believe great employee experiences grow from clear communication, consistency and teamwork.

Above all, you are curious, compassionate and committed to helping our people, and our agency, shine.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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: $55,000-70,000 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.