At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. 
 
Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.  Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people 
 
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
 
Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. 

Job Description:

The HR Generalist – Talent & Performance Programs, located in Brillion, WI, plays a critical role in advancing AriensCo’s talent management, performance management, and benefit engagement strategies. This role serves as a connector between Total Rewards, Talent Management, and HR Business Partners—bringing data, insights, and employee behavior trends together to drive performance and smarter benefit utilization.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, results‑driven HR professional with a strong focus on continuous improvement, leveraging technology, HR systems, and emerging tools (including AI) to enhance processes, insights, and employee experience.

THE DAY TO DAY...

Performance Management & Talent Processes

• Serve as the enterprise owner of performance management, including process design, tools, timelines, governance, and leader guidance

• Leads the execution of a talent management strategy that supports the overall business objectives

• Support alignment between performance outcomes, development actions, and rewards decisions

• Use talent data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Benefit Consumerism Strategy & Employee Engagement

• Partner with Total Rewards to advance benefit consumerism initiatives, including Hospital/Provider Trader strategies

• Research and propose new Total Rewards and benefit design ideas that improve employee engagement and cost effectiveness

• Analyze employee behavior, benefit utilization, and workforce insights to inform benefit strategies that improve wellbeing, workforce behavior, and business outcomes

• Support education and change strategies that help employees make informed benefit decisions

HR Partnership & Programs

• Research emerging trends in benefit consumerism and employee engagement

• Partner closely with Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, and Functional HR leaders

• Ensure talent and performance practices are scalable, defensible, and aligned with AriensCo values

• Support continuous improvement of HR programs and employee experience

• Support change management and communication strategies for new or evolving talent, performance, and benefits initiatives

• Provide guidance and resources to leaders to support effective performance conversations, goal setting, and ongoing feedback

• Partner with HR technology teams to analyze HR processes and workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend changes that improve efficiency and employee experience

• Collaborate with HR leadership to prioritize improvement initiatives and track outcomes

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

• Minimum of 3 years experience of progressive HR experience

• Experience or strong interest in talent management, performance management, or Total Rewards

• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into practical recommendations

• Experience supporting or partnering in benefits or wellness programs preferred

• Manufacturing or multi‑site experience a plus

• Experience using HRIS systems (Workday preferred)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

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