Human Resources Generalist

Kelly Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Topeka, KS hires a Human Resources Generalist to provide on-site HR support in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compliance, safety coordination, and records management; contract through year-end with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR/SHRM-CP a plus.
• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, Workers’ Comp and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Frontline employee relations on the plant floor; bilingual communication.
• Translate and interpret English/Spanish across HR, operations and safety.
• Support recruitment and onboarding for hourly staff.
• Coordinate benefits, leave requests, and open enrollment activities.
• Maintain confidential files and records, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate safety training and workers’ compensation return-to-work.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

HR compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR or SHRM-CP (preferred)

Tools

UKG/UltiPro

ADP

Workday

Kronos

MS Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist – Bilingual Preferred

• 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 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 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 (STRONGLY PREFERRED ): Fluent bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish (verbal and written) are strongly preferred 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).

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.