Human Resources Generalist

RK Industries•Abilene, TX

10d

About The Position

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment. You’ll be the go-to resource for employees and leaders—supporting day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance—while helping shape a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture. If you enjoy balancing HR systems, employee support, and partnership with HRBPs, and take pride in being organized, responsive, and service-oriented, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact. RK Overview RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life. Position Summary Assist with day-to-day human resources operations. Administer human resource policies, procedures and programs. Participate in developing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Human Resources.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Subject matter expertise in HR laws and compliance.
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Service mindset; happy to answer any employee questions and assist with issues.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving work environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact on HR inquiries related to policies, accommodations, and other HR policies or procedures
Maintain, update, and regularly audit employee data across HR systems to maintain accuracy and compliance
Process new hire, termination, and employee changes in the HR system
Manage employee relations issues and elevate as necessary
Assist with employee communication for the HR team
Support HR Business Partners as needed
Provide back-up support for the HR phone line and email inbox
Support reporting and data requests
Complete and manage unemployment claims
Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding in designated locations, including preparing new hire paperwork, I-9 documentation, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.