Human Resources Generalist

Kelly; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is partnering with a growing international manufacturing company in St. Louis, MO to hire an experienced HR Generalist for a direct-hire opportunity.

This role will support approximately 55 U.S.-based employees and oversee recruiting, payroll, benefits administration, and general HR operations. Approximately 60% of the role will focus on recruitment, making a strong talent acquisition background essential.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing HR experience required.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience required.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience required.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and coordinate recruitment efforts.
• Independently process payroll using Paycom.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee leave requests.
• Provide general HR support, including employee relations, policy administration, and HR documentation.
• Collaborate with department managers and international leadership on HR initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and benefits providers.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Payroll processing

HR policies

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Overview

Kelly Services is partnering with a growing international manufacturing company in St. Louis, MO, to hire an experienced HR Generalist for a direct-hire opportunity.

This position will support approximately 55 U.S.-based employees and oversee recruiting, payroll, benefits administration, and general HR operations. Approximately 60% of the role will focus on recruitment, making a strong talent acquisition background essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and coordinate recruitment efforts.
• Independently process and manage payroll using Paycom.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee leave requests.
• Provide general HR support, including employee relations, policy administration, and HR documentation.
• Collaborate with department managers and international leadership on HR initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and benefits providers.

Required Qualifications

• Previous HR experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong full-cycle recruiting experience is required.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience is required.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience with Paycom or similar payroll systems.
• Benefits administration and FMLA experience.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or international operations.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to take ownership of U.S. HR operations within a growing international organization. You'll work closely with leadership, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and gain broad exposure to multiple HR functions.