Human Resources Generalist

Morgan Hunter; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking an HR Generalist for an onsite, direct-hire role in the Kansas City metro. The position supports day-to-day HR operations with a strong focus on payroll, benefits, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. You will interact with employees and managers while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment regulations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, HRIS updates, and personnel changes
• Payroll and benefits administration, including employee questions and issue resolution
• Support benefit-related reporting, audits, and annual processes
• Assist with workers' compensation, leave, and employee-related claims as needed
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures
• Support performance management and other employee programs
• Assist with HR reporting, compliance, and data management
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Support additional HR projects and initiatives as needed

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HRIS

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Onsite | Direct Hire | Kansas City Metro

Our client, an established organization in the Kansas City area, is seeking an HR Generalist to join their Human Resources team. This role will support a variety of day-to-day HR functions with a strong focus on payroll, benefits, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. This position will interact with employees and managers across the organization and will handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, HRIS updates, and personnel changes
• Payroll and benefits administration, including employee questions and issue resolution
• Support benefit-related reporting, audits, and annual processes
• Assist with workers' compensation, leave, and employee-related claims as needed
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures
• Support performance management and other employee programs
• Assist with HR reporting, compliance, and data management
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Support additional HR projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment regulations
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality