Human Resources Generalist

Kinsley Steel, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to build strong partnerships, deliver high-quality employee support, and guide policy interpretation across departments. The role focuses on employment processes, HR operations, and employee relations in a manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will manage leave, investigations, training, and performance processes while ensuring policy compliance and positive morale across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR role with broad responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and support the full employment process for fabrication shop, field, professional, and corporate positions.
• Provide and ensure efficient, day-to-day HR administration and operations with assigned departments and employee groups.
• Serve as front-line resource for responding to and solving employee concerns and questions.
• Partner with management and employees to maintain positive work relationships and morale, and foster engagement and retention.
• Deliver training and consultation for leaders and employees, ensuring organizational development initiatives are achieved.
• Manage disciplinary procedures consistent with progressive discipline system.
• Thoroughly conduct investigations and recommend appropriate resolution.
• Provide managers and supervisors with HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage leave of absence process consistent with state/federal laws.
• Manage HRIS and ATS platforms.
• Assist and support with the rollout of company HR initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate performance management processes, ensuring timely documentation and consistent feedback.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and events to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team morale.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HRIS software

Job description

A Little About Us

Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will proactively promote positive and supportive partnerships, delivering a high level of quality customer service; providing consultation, advice, guidance, policy and procedure interpretation to internal customers on employment, compensation, and all other HR programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and support the full employment process for fabrication shop, field, professional, and corporate positions
• Provide and ensure efficient, day-to-day HR administration and operations with assigned departments and employee groups
• Serve as front-line resource for responding to and solving employee concerns and questions
• Partner with management and employees to maintain positive work relationships and morale, and foster engagement and retention
• Deliver training and consultation for leaders and employees, ensuring organizational development initiatives are achieved
• Manage disciplinary procedures consistent with progressive discipline system
• Thoroughly conduct investigations and recommend appropriate resolution
• Provide managers and supervisors with HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Manage leave of absence process consistent with state/federal laws
• Manage HRIS and ATS platforms
• Assist and support with the rollout of company HR initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate performance management processes, ensuring timely documentation and consistent feedback
• Assist with employee engagement activities and events to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team morale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR role with broad responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal laws
• Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or construction environment preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc.

is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc.

is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.