HR Generalist

Kenco•Zeeland Twp, MI

12d

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position The HR Generalist provides support for day-to-day operations as it relates to human resources; which includes employee relations, recruiting & on-boarding, benefit & leave administration, payroll in accordance with company policy. A successful HR Generalist will build sustainable relationships with the employees, site leadership, and corporate office. The incumbent will provide guidance around application of policies, applicable laws and general best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources with progressive duties around employee relations, recruiting, benefits, compensation and/or training required.
Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the warehousing, third party logistic and/or distribution centers preferred.
Experience in a leadership role and/or managing others desired.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and/or coaching to employees and management regarding employee relation matters and application of company policies, programs and benefits.
Recommends and administers OFI or corrective action plans; ensures forms are completed per policy and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Administer applicable company and/or site policies, programs and benefits and act as a liaison with corporate to facilitate change management; conducts training as necessary.
Acts as a liaison for employee programs and benefits (e.g. health, 401(k), performance management, incentives, etc.).
May coordinate and/or facilitate benefit meetings during open enrollment.
Ensures new hire and termination paperwork is processed and employee data is current and accurate within our system of record (e.g. UltiPro) and maintains proper employee files in accordance with policy and law.
Participates in the maintenance, development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Performs recruiting duties for all non-exempt (fulltime or temporary) and liaisons with established temporary agencies as necessary; including creation of job advertisement, interviewing and selection.
Completes the on-boarding functions for new employees including system on-boarding (UltiPro), new employee orientation and necessary coordination of new employee training.
May perform routine reporting functions as needed to support the business.
May function as an advocate for other company programs and/or initiatives based on the site supported.

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days