HR Generalist I (55542)

LIFESKILLS INC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills INC is seeking an HR Administrator in Bowling Green, KY to manage core HR functions such as recruiting, employee relations, health and safety programs, compensation, benefits, and payroll support. You will handle training, diversity, employee engagement, leave tracking, and records management within a compliant workplace.

The role supports business lines, ensures regulatory adherence, and may assist in vendor selection for HR processes. Office-based, with up to 25% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience required.
• SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS system.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• This position is based in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating New Hire Orientation including but not limited to: processing new hire packets, I9 completion, employee badges, new hire folders, E-Verify, preemployment requirements, background adjudication, scheduling interviews and job posting when needed.
• Facilitate the employee relations investigations process to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Process internal employee change requests in the HRIS, monitor and respond to company HR inboxes, and provide regular updates to staff on HR changes and information.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Employment law knowledge

HRIS proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS system

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: LifeSkills Corporate 0AV58 - Bowling Green, KY
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $16.96 - $22.00Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: 1st shift
• Job Category: Human Resources

Position Summary

Serves as administrator for several critical human resources functions and workforce management, including recruiting, employee/labor relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records. Facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs and ensures labor law and regulatory compliance. Provides internal support and partnership to business lines to deliver required human resources. May assist in evaluating, selecting, and overseeing vendors that provide supplemental HR processes and services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating New Hire Orientation including but not limited to: processing new hire packets, I9 completion, employee badges, new hire folders, E-Verify, preemployment requirements, background adjudication, scheduling interviews and job posting when needed.
• Facilitate the employee relations investigations process to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Process internal employee change requests in the HRIS, monitor and respond to company HR inboxes, and provide regular updates to staff on HR changes and information.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience required
• SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS system.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• This position is based in an office setting.

Competencies/Skills

• Compensation & Benefits
• Employee Communications
• Employee Data Management
• Employee Relations
• Employment Authorization
• Full‑Cycle Recruiting
• HR Policy Administration
• HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance
• Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
• Onboarding Performance Management Programs
• Training Delivery

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not directly supervise employees.

Core Values

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.