Human Resources Generalist

Prairie Band LLC • Holton, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports the administration and execution of the organization’s human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, training, performance management, and HR operations. The position serves as a resource for employees and management by providing guidance on policies, procedures, employment practices, and workplace concerns. The role collaborates with leadership to promote employee engagement, support organizational goals, and maintain regulatory compliance, confidentiality, and professionalism.

The position is based in the office in Holton, Kansas, and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional nights or weekends as needed. Travel may be required. Work takes place in professional office, operational, project, and field environments, and may involve inspecting operating locations and project sites. The employee may encounter construction, industrial, weather, or other field conditions and must follow applicable safety practices. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least three years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, leave management, and employment compliance.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and tribal employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professional discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, HRIS systems, and business software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in tribal enterprises, government contracting environments, or multi-entity organizations.
• Familiarity with Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation employment practices and tribal preference policies.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, workforce development, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Experience with HRIS implementation or administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, candidate communications, and support for hiring managers.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and onboarding; coordinate pre-employment screening, background checks, and hiring documentation.
• Maintain recruitment records and support affirmative action and tribal preference compliance requirements.
• Assist with workforce planning and staffing projects.
• Advise employees and supervisors on workplace concerns, policies, and procedures; support employee-relations problem solving, fact-finding, and investigations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and documentation; promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Assist supervisors with coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement processes.
• Support administration of employee benefit programs, enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, terminations, employee inquiries, open enrollment, reconciliation, audits, payroll deduction verification, and vendor reporting.
• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, military leave, workers’ compensation coordination, and personal leaves; process requests and supporting documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain personnel files, HRIS records, and employment documentation; support employment-law compliance, HR reporting, audits, and record retention.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, procedures, forms, and communications.
• Support unemployment claims management and employment verification requests; maintain labor law postings and compliance notices; assist with HR metrics and workforce reporting.
• Coordinate performance evaluation processes and deadlines, and assist managers with performance tools and documentation.
• Support employee training, development, professional growth, recognition, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist payroll and finance teams with employee data changes affecting compensation and benefits; maintain accurate demographic, compensation, and employment-status information.
• Assist with position control, organizational charts, and workforce data management.
• Travel to operating locations and project sites and attend evening meetings or work outside normal business hours when required.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities and follow job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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