Human Resources Generalist

Based in Independence, Kansas, this on-site Human Resources Generalist role partners with the business to align people-related initiatives with objectives and oversees HR operations across recruiting, policy and compliance, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS, performance management, and learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR policies and programs to align with business goals and mitigate legal and internal policy violations; develop, update, and communicate policies to staff.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments.
• Identify and implement HR best practices suitable for the business group.
• Maintain compliance records, perform research, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate employee and labor relations programs covering onboarding, EEO, counseling, performance improvement plans, separations, and investigations of discrimination or harassment.
• Source and coordinate open roles, including securing approvals, posting requisitions, talent sourcing, assisting in selection, offers, background checks, and onboarding activities.
• Manage outreach to veterans and disabled candidates and support Affirmative Action planning.
• Ensure E-Verify and I-9 compliance.
• Advise employees on policies, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Investigate and resolve discrimination complaints.
• Audit internal employee and labor practices to identify corrective actions.
• Identify major trends and underlying employee and labor relations issues.
• Participate in annual goal setting and performance review activities.
• Assist managers with interpreting wage and salary policies and procedures.
• Develop and update job descriptions.
• Ensure proper FLSA designations.
• Prepare wage and salary plans and reports as requested.
• Collaborate with benefits and payroll to investigate and resolve enrollment and payroll contribution issues.
• Lead benefits overview discussions for new hires and conduct annual open enrollment as needed.
• Create and maintain employee documentation, correspondence, and records.
• Establish procedures to standardize and record employment actions and mass events in a timely and accurate manner.
• Run routine and ad hoc queries and reports.
• Develop HR metrics and analytics.
• Manage a full requisition load while serving as a dual function for talent acquisition and day-to-day HR support.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment from posting to offer, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while upholding compliance and HR operations.
• Drive community outreach and talent pipeline development through university partnerships, local schools, and state agencies, maintaining a consistent HR presence for the business.
• Partner with hiring managers on talent acquisition strategy and workforce planning; support performance management, policy administration, and HRIS management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline; experience may substitute education where permissible.
• Four years of HR experience supporting 150+ employees across multiple functional areas.
• Two years of recruiting experience, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding new employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, benefits enrollment systems, applicant tracking systems, and timekeeping/payroll platforms.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and contractor employment laws and compliance programs; experience researching and implementing HR best practices.
• Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, and OSHA.
• Excellent attention to detail plus strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities; able to analyze issues and apply HR best practices.
• Effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships across organizational levels.
• Ability to manage a high volume of assignments with varying complexity in a fast-paced environment with integrity and professionalism.
• Adaptability to changing organizational and departmental needs.
• Resourceful with sound judgement and knowing when to escalate due to risk or complexity.
• High sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• HRIS
• Benefits enrollment systems
• Applicant tracking systems
• Timekeeping and payroll platforms
• Ceridian Dayforce
• E-Verify

Other

• Background check and drug testing required
• Travel up to 5%