HR Generalist: People-First, Compliance & Growth

CLS; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CLS is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Kalamazoo, MI to serve as a trusted advocate for team members across departments and to help build a safe, inclusive workplace culture. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance while aligning with our core values of Relationships, Integrity, Caring, and Commitment.

The role emphasizes partnering with managers, maintaining records, and staying up to date on employment legislation to support talent and employee

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR or people operations experience.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Familiarity with HRIS, background checks, and DOT licensing tracking.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard talent across teams.
• Support employee relations and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready records for safety standards and certifications.
• Assist with payroll tracking and benefits management.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll tracking

Employee relations

Onboarding

Compliance

Tools

HRIS

Job description

CLS is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Kalamazoo, MI to serve as a trusted advocate for team members across departments and to help build a safe, inclusive workplace culture. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance while aligning with our core values of Relationships, Integrity, Caring, and Commitment.

The role emphasizes partnering with managers, maintaining records, and staying up to date on employment legislation to support talent and employee