Human Resource Generalist

Wilkerson Crane Rental•Bonner Springs, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist assists the HR Manager with day-to-day human resources operations for Wilkerson Crane Rental, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, HR compliance, and records management. The role partners closely with payroll, operations, and safety teams to support the company's office and field workforce. The position supports recruiting and hiring, employee orientation and inquiries, benefits enrollment, performance review tracking, policy and handbook updates, compliance reporting, and maintenance of personnel files and HRIS data. It also assists with compensation reviews, engagement initiatives, employee events, safety-related documentation, and special projects. This is a 40-hour work-week position in an office environment that is well lit and air conditioned or heated. Occasional after-hours or weekend work and occasional travel may be required. The employee may need to sit, stand, walk, stoop, or crouch, and may sit for extended periods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of HR generalist experience.
Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and I-9 requirements.
Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Advanced computer skills.
Experience with an HRIS and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally as needed.
Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
Clear, approachable communication with field crews and leadership.
Strong problem-solving, organization, and attention to detail across multiple open items.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and fair during conflicts and investigations.
Ability to work a 40-hour work week; occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, or crouch, including sitting for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Human resources experience in construction, equipment rental, transportation, or another field-workforce industry.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating and updating job descriptions.
Manage full-cycle recruiting, including posting openings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews for office, shop, and field roles.
Manage offers, background checks, and drug screens.
Assist with new-hire orientation for office personnel and complete I-9 and E-Verify processes.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
Provide general human resources announcements to employees.
Monitor and notify employees and managers when performance evaluations are due.
Coordinate open enrollment, answer benefits questions, and assist employees with benefits enrollment.
Keep policies and the employee handbook current with federal, state, and local law.
Assist the Safety team by providing necessary documentation for DOT driver qualification files and drug and alcohol testing records.
Assist with required postings and EEO-1 reporting.
Maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS data.
Scan paper personnel documents into the HRIS system to support a paperless system.
Process status changes, pay changes, and separations.
Support compensation reviews, engagement initiatives, HR compliance activities, and special projects.
Assist with employee events and celebrations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to the Company Code of Conduct/Ethics and Core Values, follow management direction, and manage assigned tasks.
Prioritize and manage time effectively, remain punctual and dependable, safeguard confidential company, client, and customer information, contribute to a professional culture, and demonstrate leadership regarding safety and company policies.