Human Resources Generalist

CLS; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

HR experience

Payroll tracking

Employee relations

Onboarding

Compliance

Tools

HRIS

Jobbeschreibung

Thank you for your interest in CLS! Every team member plays an essential role in our success, and we're excited to help you find your path with us. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge where you are valued, we invite you to explore the possibilities at CLS.

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Position:Human Resources Generalist

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Are you an Human Resources professional who thrives on making a real impact? At CLS, our success starts with our people. We are seeking a proactive, empathetic Human Resources Generalist to join our team and bring our core values, Relationships, Integrity, Caring, and Commitment, to life every single day. In this role, you won't just handle administrative processes; you will serve as a trusted advocate for our team members across multiple teams. You'll play a central role in connecting top talent with meaningful careers while driving a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with employees and managers, handling varied priorities, and applying policies and processes with care in a fast-moving environment

How You'll Live Our Core Values in This Role

• Relationships: Build strong connections with candidates and community organizations to bring in top talent. Serve as an approachable, trusted presence for internal team members, fostering collaboration across all departments.
• Integrity: Maintain compliance and audit-ready records for safety standards, background checks, MVR reviews, and recurring DOT certifications. Handle employee relations, investigations, and weekly payroll duties with total confidentiality and precision.
• Caring: Deliver basic benefits counseling so team members feel truly valued and supported. Help drive inclusive employee initiatives, wellness programs, breakroom communications, and company events that highlight employee achievements.
• Commitment: Stay dedicated to reducing turnover through engaging onboarding programs, supporting employee career pathways, and staying up to date on evolving employment legislation to protect and strengthen our workforce.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Hands-on HR or people operations experience covering recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance support.
• Compliance & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with HRIS or database management, background/drug screening processes, and driver/DOT licensing tracking is highly desirable.
• Communication & Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills with the creative flair to contribute to internal newsletters, video content, and team appreciation events.
• Value Alignment: A natural inclination toward building genuine Relationships, acting with Integrity, displaying genuine Caring, and showing unwavering Commitment to team success.
• Payroll Capabilities: Experience or ability to adapt to weekly payroll tracking, deductions, and commission structures.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) is strongly preferred to support our diverse workforce.

Why Join CLS?

• People-First Culture: Join an environment where your work directly shapes the employee experience and team member growth.
• Community & Growth: Opportunities to lead community outreach, celebrate team milestones, and continuously evolve our wellness and development programs.
• Supportive Leadership: Direct mentorship and accessible, approachable leadership committed to providing the resources, feedback, and autonomy you need to succeed.
• Clear Pathways for Growth: Robust opportunities for professional development, ongoing training, and career advancement as our team and organization continue to expand.

At CLS, we offer a robust benefits package designed to provide flexibility, choice, and value. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401K retirement plans, and more. We understand the importance of a strong benefits plan for our team members and their families.

CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We take pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we maintain a drug-free work environment.