HR GENERALIST

Company: KMW Ltd
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

If youre a people person looking for a new career opportunity in the exciting world of HR, this is the place to hop on board. We are searching for a qualified, strategic, and resourceful HR Generalist to provide top-notch service to our business operation. If this sounds like you, then come join a fast-growing, leading equipment manufacturer of compact and utility loaders, as well as back-hoes located in beautiful Sterling, Kansas. This isnt just a job its an opportunity for your work to challenge you, continue learning, and grow with us.We are seeking to add a full-time team member who takes pride in their work with attention to detail, organization, and be precise in the execution of all things HR. Be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional service and be your best. Summary: The HR Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping our company to plan and administer various functions, such as payroll, benefits, staffing, personnel records, compensation, compliance with laws and regulations concerning personnel, and training and development. Role Objectives:

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation to management leaders and team members.
• Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve the efficiency of the HR department and organization to improve the employees experience.
• Cross-train and learn all areas of HR and provide exceptional service.
• Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws. Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide human resources services, including payroll, talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, benefits, training and development, records management, employee relations and retention, compliance, and completing personnel transactions.
  • Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information system and auditing for accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide exceptional HR advisory service to employees in relation to absences, health issues, conduct, grievances, organizational change, and various other employee-relation matters.
  • Complete bi-weekly payroll processing including updates to employee files, auditing timecards, bonus/incentive pay, tracking PTO, inputting expenses reimbursements and deductions, and benefit changes.
  • Be a champion in providing a positive culture and helping lead organizational changes
  • Anticipate business needs, think proactively, and respond appropriately
  • Logically organize workflow to drive processes to successful implementation and meet deadlines
  • Maintain physical and digital files for employee documents, benefits, attendance records.
  • Cross-train in all areas of HR.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating a sense of urgency and results orientation
  • Other projects or duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications:
    • 3+ years of recent HR generalist experience, with strong leadership and hands-on capabilities in Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Staffing, and Performance Management.
    • SHRM or PHR certification desired.
    • Positive, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to work as part of a team.
    • Must be a self-starter with the ability to function effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion, integrity, fair-mindedness and adhere to strict confidentiality.
    • Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
    • Strong problem solving, reporting, and analytical skills.
    • Must have knowledge and experience in payroll processing.
    • Proficient with HRIS and MS Office programs; must have intermediate MS Excel skills. Be comfortable learning new technology systems as needed.
    • Excellent follow-up skills with the ability to follow-through to completion
    • Track record of success working in a fast-paced environment Preferred Skills and Experience:
      • Proven experience working in an HR department.
      • Strong detail-oriented and highly organized mindset.
      • Knowledge of HR employment laws and regulations. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen. - Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting. The manufacturing environment will be noisy, climate is less controlled, and PPE will be required. Drug screen is required. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and affordable insurance including medical, dental, vision, flex, life, short-term disability, and 401k. -

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