HR Generalist

Colonial Group; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a high-energy HR Generalist to support HR operations, people analytics, employee-relations, and HR communications and engagement. You will also provide coverage for HRBP-related needs during peak periods while developing broader investigation, coaching, problem-solving, and business-partner capabilities.

The role requires about 10–15% travel to company locations, meetings, and events, with a focus on data-driven HR support and engaging employees across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, data analytics, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in HR, employee relations, HR operations, analytics, communications, or related area preferred.
• General knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HR reporting or data-visualization tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration - Coordinate and support new-hire orientation and related activities.
• HR Administration - Assist with immigration processes, documentation, case tracking, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and required reporting.
• Support regulatory activities, audits, recurring HR processes, and special projects.
• Respond to questions regarding HR policies, programs, processes, and systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve HR workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

HR reporting

Data visualization

Communication

Travel willingness

Problem-solving

Ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Data Analytics, Communications

Tools

Power BI

HR reporting tools

Job description

PCG is seeking a high-energy, resourceful HR professional who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and looks for innovative ways to support employees, leaders, and the HR Business Partner team.

This broad role provides experience across four areas: HR operations, people analytics, employee-relations support, and HR communications and engagement. The HR Generalist will also provide additional employee-relations support during periods of higher HRBP case volume while developing broader investigation, coaching, problem-solving, and business-partnership capabilities.

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, comfortable working with data, and willing to contribute wherever support is needed. This position requires approximately 10% - 15% travel to company locations, meetings, and events.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration - 25%

• Coordinate and support new-hire orientation and related activities.
• Assist with employment-based immigration processes, documentation, case tracking, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and required reporting.
• Support regulatory activities, audits, recurring HR processes, and special projects.
• Respond to questions regarding HR policies, programs, processes, and systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve HR workflows.

HR Data Analytics and Reporting - 25%

• Prepare and maintain recurring HR reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inconsistencies, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Track measures related to KPIs, people activity, compliance, engagement, and HR service delivery.
• Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of information within HR systems.
• Recommend new metrics and reporting approaches that provide insight into people needs and organizational health.
• Translate HR data into clear, practical information for HR and business leaders.

HR Operations and Employee Relations - 25%

• Provide additional employee-relations support to HR Business Partners during periods of increased case volume.
• Manage assigned employee-relations matters with guidance from an HRBP, HRBP Supervisor, or other HR leader.
• Respond to routine employee and leader questions and help resolve day-to-day workplace concerns.
• Identify and elevate sensitive, complex, or higher-risk matters.
• Travel to company locations when in-person employee-relations or HR support is needed.

HR Engagement and Culture - 25%

• Develop connections that increase awareness and understanding of HR programs, resources, initiatives, and events.
• Assist with HR meetings, training sessions, employee events, and engagement activities.
• Support change-management for new HR programs, policies, processes, and systems.
• Help coordinate employee engagement, recognition, culture-building, and company-values initiatives.
• Support surveys, focus groups, feedback sessions, and other methods.
• Summarize employee feedback, identify themes, and assist HR and business leaders with related action planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to promote consistent and positive employee experience across locations.
• Help maintain clear, consistent HR messaging that reinforces the organization's culture and values.

Salary range: $55,900 to $77,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in HR, employee relations, HR operations, analytics, communications, or a related area preferred.
• General knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HR reporting or data-visualization tools is preferred.
• High energy, curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment.
• Ability to turn information and data into clear, approachable communications.
• Comfort shifting among administrative work, data analysis, employee concerns, and creative projects.
• Ability to adjust priorities and remain responsive in a fast-moving environment.
• Interest in developing broader employee-relations and HR business-partnership capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.

Why Join Us?

This position offers an opportunity to build broad HR experience while making an impact across the organization. If you enjoy a fast-moving environment and want a role that combines people, data, problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you!