Generalist- Talent & Culture
About The Position
KIRCO is seeking a motivated, people-focused HR Generalist to join its Talent & Culture team. The role is suited to an HR professional with a strong foundation who wants broader experience, increased ownership, and continued career development. The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day work of Human Resources while helping improve the Associate experience, working independently and in collaboration with leaders and Associates. The position provides exposure to the full Associate lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, employee relations, HR systems, policies, compliance, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will be approachable, proactive, organized, adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-moving environment.
Requirements
- Strong interest in continuing to build a career in Human Resources.
- Enjoys working across different HR functions as a generalist rather than specializing in only one function.
- Approachable and comfortable building relationships with Associates at all levels of the organization.
- Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution.
- Good judgment and understanding of when an issue should be escalated.
- Proactive approach and willingness to help without waiting for the next assignment.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while remaining organized and detail-oriented.
- Professional, thoughtful communication, particularly when handling sensitive situations.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities may shift.
- Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and continue learning.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, consistency, and professionalism in Human Resources.
- General knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Approximately 2–4 years of Human Resources experience preferred.
- Experience supporting recruiting and the hiring process strongly preferred.
- Experience with an HRIS and/or applicant tracking system preferred.
- ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support recruiting efforts for positions across the organization.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and identify strong candidates.
- Review resumes, conduct initial candidate screenings, coordinate interviews, and support candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Maintain consistent recruiting processes and provide a positive candidate experience.
- Assist with job postings, assessments, reference checks, background screenings, and pre-employment activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and expand candidate pipelines.
- Serve as an approachable HR resource for Associates with questions about policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and other HR matters.
- Support new-hire onboarding and help provide Associates with an organized introduction to KIRCO.
- Assist with employee relations matters, documentation, and follow-up in partnership with Talent & Culture leadership.
- Support payroll and timecard processes and help resolve Associate questions or discrepancies.
- Assist with benefits administration, enrollment, eligibility, and Associate questions.
- Maintain accurate employee information in the HRIS and ensure documentation is completed and maintained appropriately.
- Assist with leaves of absence, employment changes, offboarding, and other employee lifecycle activities.
- Help maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with company practices and applicable employment requirements.
- Support compliance activities across the states where KIRCO Associates work.
- Assist with employee communications, training programs, engagement initiatives, and company events.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and the Associate experience.
- Partner with the broader Talent & Culture team on special projects and department initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
