HR Generalist

M&K Truck Centers•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

M&K Truck Centers is a multi-state leader in commercial truck sales, leasing, parts and service with nearly 1,000 employees. Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for people and a knack for keeping everything running seamlessly? We're seeking a HR Generalist to be the backbone of our HR operations, ensuring our team thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This is your chance to make a real impact—handling everything from onboarding superstars to championing compliance and employee success. The HR Generalist performs many day-to-day functions of the HR Department including orientation, benefits, training, discipline, performance appraisals, research and recordkeeping functions. Why You'll Love This Role: Be the Go-To Guardian of Confidentiality: Safeguard sensitive employee data while managing everything from personal records and payroll updates to performance reviews and benefits enrollment. Drive Onboarding Excellence: Welcome and set up new hires with seamless orientations and system integrations—watch them hit the ground running! Master Compliance & Support: Stay ahead of federal, state, and local regulations, process I-9s, MVRs, and unemployment claims, and ensure DOT/consortium records are flawless. Make a Difference Daily: From coordinating FMLA/workers' comp to mailing COBRA notices, gathering accident docs, and assisting with training—your work directly empowers our people. Collaborate & Grow: Partner with HR leaders on terminations, verifications, and reports, with opportunities to travel (5-30%) and dive into exciting projects.

Requirements

Understand developments of best practices, policies and procedures and be able to assist in development as needed
Strong knowledge of hiring process, orientation, onboarding
Sound judgment and problem solving skills
Customer focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion, both verbally and in written communication
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
5+ years of HR generalist experience
Strong knowledge of hiring, onboarding, and HR compliance
Excellent communication, judgment, and problem‑solving skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead smooth, engaging onboarding experiences for new hires
Maintain accurate employee records, benefits enrollments, and confidential HR data
Support payroll updates and serve as a backup for payroll processing
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Manage I‑9s, MVRs, unemployment claims, and DOT/consortium files
Assist with FMLA, workers’ comp, COBRA notices, and accident documentation
Partner with HR leadership on employee relations, terminations, and reporting
Coordinate training sessions and help drive HR best practices
Travel occasionally (5–30%) to support locations across multiple states