Marshalltown is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Kansas City

Overview

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Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN. We’re proud of our facilities and culture where good ideas are embraced, decisions are made quickly, and effort and excellence are rewarded. We’re opening our new Kansas City facility and are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to be the on-site HR partner. You’ll work independently while staying connected with HR teammates at other locations, sharing knowledge, backing each other up, and aligning with the HR team’s big-picture goals.

As our HR Generalist, you’ll cover a wide variety of responsibilities—from recruiting and employee development to engagement, benefits, leaves, and policy guidance. If you’re energized by variety and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative HR team, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Facilitates pre-employment screenings and conducts orientations for new hires; responsible for onboarding and training of new employees.
• Manages temporary staffing vendors and all aspects of contingent worker assignment lifecycle, including group interviewing, onboarding, and replacements.
• Administers benefit plans, including health and dental insurance, 401k plans, and paid time off.
• Serves as primary contact for leave management (FMLA, STD) and workers’ compensation claims in compliance with laws.
• Supports weekly payroll processing including approval of time records for location employees.
• Responds to general HR questions from employees, applicants, and supervisors.
• Performs routine HR program tasks in areas such as compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, performance and talent management, safety, and training and development.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
• Performs monthly audits (e.g., First Aid Kits) to ensure compliance across the facility.
• Processes departmental Purchase Orders in a timely manner.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; reviews policies to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR and employment law.
• Other duties and project work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressive HR experience.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Experience administering FMLA and workers’ compensation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn the HRIS Paycom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic benefits administration knowledge (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards including competitive wages, matching 401k, dental and health plans, employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility. MARSHALLTOWN is an equal opportunity employer and participates in EEO to provide equal opportunity to all individuals.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Construction Hardware Manufacturing