Associate, Human Resources Generalist

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.; Williamsburg (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. in Williamsburg, IA, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to partner with production teams across shifts. The role serves as the primary contact on HR policies, benefits, onboarding, recruiting, and day-to-day HR services.

You will manage HRIS data, generate reports, support FMLA and benefits processes, and facilitate training and employee communications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational development, or related field.
• 1–3 years of HR experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks and urgency.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects to completion.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations with professionalism.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and HR software.

Responsibilities

• Partner with production teams across shifts as HR point of contact.
• Maintain employee data and support HRIS operations; answer HRIS questions.
• Prepare standard HR reports for management.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting logistics and pipelines.
• Coordinate onboarding: schedules, materials, and 90-day check-in.
• Coordinate co-op recruiting: career fairs and housing assistance.
• Support engagement activities and internal communications.
• Answer routine HR questions and provide employee relations guidance.
• Assist benefits enrollments and life-event changes.
• Assist with FMLA administration.
• Provide training materials and workshops.
• Support benefits communication and processes.
• Participate in training support and wellness initiatives.
• Communicate HR policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Project management

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Organizational Development or related

Tools

HRIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

ATS

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist partners with the production team across multiple shifts and acts as a primary point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and day-to-day HR services.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain employee-related databases and use Human Resources software to support HRIS operations; assist employees with HRIS-related questions.
• Prepare standard and periodic HR reports for management upon request or as needed.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting logistics, including job posting, scheduling, assessments, and pre-employment tasks; conduct pre-screen interviews and build candidate pipelines using tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and an ATS.
• Coordinate the onboarding program, including schedules, presenters, logistics, and new hire paperwork review; conduct the new hire 90-day check-in.
• Coordinate the co-op recruiting cycle, including career fairs, co-op events and activities, and candidate housing assistance.
• Support company-wide engagement activities and manage internal communications (newsletter, SharePoint, and internal media) with timely and accurate updates.
• Answer routine employee questions about HR policies, procedures, and programs; accelerate situations requiring interpretation, judgment, or employee relations guidance.
• Serve as a point of contact for benefits questions, enrollments, and changes related to life events.
• Assist with FMLA administration.
• Provide education and supporting materials to managers and employees, including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Support benefits communication and employment processes.
• Participate in training support and wellness initiatives, as well as staff meetings and other HR-related meetings.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and applicable laws as directed by the HR Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform assigned tasks with professionalism in ambiguous situations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant human resources experience; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented approach with capability to manage multiple tasks at once and work with a sense of urgency.
• Proven communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks through completion.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations with professionalism, respect, and integrity.
• Proficiency with computers and tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and HR software.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Experience with process improvement, continuous improvement, or change management is a plus.

Technologies

• Human Resources software, HRIS, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, HR software
• LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS, SharePoint

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Vacation
• Holidays

Working Conditions

• Standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Performing tasks with computers for extended periods of time.
• Wearing appropriate PPE and following safety procedures.
• Some time spent in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• May require working outside of regular hours to complete duties and special assignments.
• Must be available to support multiple shift operations.
• Minimal travel with very few overnight stays.

Role Details

• Location: Williamsburg, IA (onsite)
• Experience: 1+ years
• Minimum experience: 1 years