Human Resources Generalist

CLS • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

At CLS, our success starts with our people. We are seeking a proactive, empathetic Human Resources Generalist to join our team and bring our core values, Relationships, Integrity, Caring, and Commitment, to life every single day. In this role, you won't just handle administrative processes; you will serve as a trusted advocate for our team members across multiple teams. You'll play a central role in connecting top talent with meaningful careers while driving a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with employees and managers, handling varied priorities, and applying policies and processes with care in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• Hands-on HR or people operations experience covering recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance support.
• Familiarity with HRIS or database management, background/drug screening processes, and driver/DOT licensing tracking is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the creative flair to contribute to internal newsletters, video content, and team appreciation events.
• A natural inclination toward building genuine Relationships, acting with Integrity, displaying genuine Caring, and showing unwavering Commitment to team success.
• Experience or ability to adapt to weekly payroll tracking, deductions, and commission structures.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) is strongly preferred to support our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an approachable, trusted presence for internal team members, fostering collaboration across all departments.
• Maintain compliance and audit-ready records for safety standards, background checks, MVR reviews, and recurring DOT certifications.
• Handle employee relations, investigations, and weekly payroll duties with total confidentiality and precision.
• Deliver basic benefits counseling so team members feel truly valued and supported.
• Help drive inclusive employee initiatives, wellness programs, breakroom communications, and company events that highlight employee achievements.
• Stay dedicated to reducing turnover through engaging onboarding programs, supporting employee career pathways, and staying up to date on evolving employment legislation to protect and strengthen our workforce.
• Build strong connections with candidates and community organizations to bring in top talent.

Benefits

• Opportunities to lead community outreach, celebrate team milestones, and continuously evolve our wellness and development programs.
• Direct mentorship and accessible, approachable leadership committed to providing the resources, feedback, and autonomy you need to succeed.
• Robust opportunities for professional development, ongoing training, and career advancement as our team and organization continue to expand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed