HR Generalist: Benefits, Compliance & People Ops

Tucker Freight Lines; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Freight Lines seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support employee programs, benefits, leaves, and daily HR operations. You will partner with the Director of HR and leadership to ensure compliance and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities include recruiting, records maintenance in UKG, disciplinary proceedings, and advising on HR topics such as performance and relations. Requires a 4-year degree and 2+ years HR experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years HR experience in generalist or HR support role preferred.
• Experience with FMLA/ADA administration and employee benefits preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring for open positions in office and shop.
• Maintain accurate employee records in UKG and HR systems.
• Attend disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Advise employees and managers on policies, HR procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and best practices.
• Protect confidentiality of HR files and records.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits and leave inquiries.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Manage leave of absence programs including FMLA/ADA.
• Liaise with external benefits providers.
• Maintain HR documents such as handbooks and job descriptions.
• Partner with Director of HR on special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

HR compliance

HRIS (UKG)

Microsoft Office

Integrity & confidentiality

Self-starter attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

2+ years HR experience

PHR/SHRM-CP certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tucker Freight Lines seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support employee programs, benefits, leaves, and daily HR operations. You will partner with the Director of HR and leadership to ensure compliance and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities include recruiting, records maintenance in UKG, disciplinary proceedings, and advising on HR topics such as performance and relations. Requires a 4-year degree and 2+ years HR experience.