Human Resources Generalist

Kelly; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services partners with a Topeka-based, family-owned fresh refrigerated food manufacturing company to hire a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist for an on-site, full-time contract through year-end. You will support daily HR operations, employee relations, bilingual onboarding, benefits, and compliance in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role emphasizes English/Spanish translation across HR and production teams, with daily interactions on the manufacturing floor and occasional safety and

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication on plant floors and in HR processes.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree; PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as bilingual HR lead for on-site manufacturing facility operations.
• Handle employee relations, coaching, and documentation with supervisors.
• Support recruitment and bilingual onboarding of hourly workers.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance with labor laws.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and manage unemployment claims.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR Generalist

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG/UltiPro

ADP

Workday

Kronos

Job description

• Location: Topeka, KS 66607 (100% On-Site Manufacturing Facility)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $26.00/hour
• Position Type: Contract (Anticipated through end of year to support scheduled leaves, with potential extension)
• Employer: Kelly Services

About the Opportunity

Kelly Services has partnered with a leading, family-owned fresh refrigerated food manufacturing and packaging company in Topeka, KS to identify an experienced, people-oriented Bilingual Human Resources Generalist.

In this role, you will provide critical on-site HR support across our client’s manufacturing facility, partnering closely with plant leadership, production supervisors, and hourly floor associates. This is an immediate, full-time contract role covering key operational gaps through the end of the year.

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, the Bilingual Human Resources Generalist coordinates and oversees daily HR operations within a high-volume food processing plant. You will serve as a trusted, accessible point of contact for employees, handling employee relations, assisting with hourly recruitment and bilingual onboarding, supporting benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontline Employee Relations: Serve as an approachable, bilingual resource on the plant floor. Listen to employee concerns, investigate grievances, and assist supervisors with documentation, coaching, and disciplinary meetings.
• Bilingual Communication & Translation: Provide day-to-day English/Spanish translation and interpretation across HR, plant operations, and safety teams. Help Spanish-speaking team members navigate workplace policies, benefits, and safety instructions.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support plant staffing by reviewing applications, conducting candidate screenings, scheduling interviews, and leading comprehensive bilingual new-hire orientations.
• Benefits & Leave Coordination: Answer employee questions regarding healthcare coverage, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and short-term disability; assist plant leadership with annual open enrollment activities.
• Compliance & Records Management: Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready electronic and physical personnel files; process unemployment claims and ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Safety & Training Support: Collaborate with plant EHS and production teams to coordinate required safety training, maintain incident documentation, and support workers’ compensation return-to-work programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bilingual Capabilities: Fluent bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish (verbal and written) to support frontline plant communications and employee advocacy.
• HR Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably within a fast-paced manufacturing, food processing, packaging, or industrial warehouse environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree; PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
• Systems & Computer Literacy: Hands-on experience navigating enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG/UltiPro, ADP, Workday, Kronos); proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Labor Law Knowledge: Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment standards (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, Workers' Compensation).
• Work Environment: Comfortable working in an office setting within an active food manufacturing facility, where occasional floor walkthroughs may involve refrigerated and cold-temperature areas (25°F to 40°F).