HR Generalist

Description The KENPAT, N-RG, and Architectural Glass, ELRO Companies are Industry-Leading, Integrated Specialty Subcontractors. We provide design assistance, manufacturing, and installation services for drywall, exterior envelope, commercial glazing, acoustical, and related construction products---delivering the highest level of safety, quality, reliability, and convenience for our customers. In doing so, we provide exceptional opportunities for the personal and financial growth of our employees, business partners, and shareholders. KENPAT stands ready to provide the highest service and skill for your next project. Our Core Values • Customer Focus – Providing our customers with the highest level of service and reliability. • Innovation – We search for new and better ways to improve our products, processes, and services. • Integrity and Honesty – Integrity and honesty among our team members and in all of our dealings. • Quality – The highest level of quality in all that we do. • Safety – A working environment where all our employees return home safely daily. • Teamwork – Working together, with our internal and external partners, as a team, in a caring, loyal, respectful, and professional manner while maximizing mutual success. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Bi-lingual Human Resources Generalist. The Human Resources Generalist will play a critical role in the HR department. The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day HR functions. The HR Generalist's responsibilities include new hire training and onboarding, helping guide employees through the process of benefits, compensation reporting, and all HR initiatives and programs and providing support for a wide variety of human resources activities, including employee relations, recruiting, and administration of benefits. Advising managers, supervisors, or administrators in all HR practices, to provide information to employees about regulations, contract language, and policies, and to provide general support. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Responsibilities Responsible for hourly staffing and onboarding of new employees including preparation of new hire paperwork. Conduct new hire orientation and training to ensure employees understand company policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace expectations. Daily employee interaction and floor presence: resolving issues, answering questions, and working with employees and managers to encourage a culture of positive employee relations. Provides updates and regular communication to the HR manager on building activity and escalates issues on time. Responsible for managing the administrative tasks of the HR systems within Paylocity, Navigator. Creates and maintains employee files via Paylocity HRIS. Support efficient human resources operations by maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating HR processes, and assisting with HR initiatives and programs. Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to draw insights, and develop solutions, programs, and policies. Maintains HRIS database, entering new hire information and terminating employees within the system. Advises and provides support for department managers regarding company policy, equal employment opportunities, compensation, employee benefits, and disciplinary matters. Apply and communicate HR policies and procedures consistently, ensuring managers and employees understand applicable regulations, contract language, and company expectations. Requirements Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of practical experience in human resources in a manufacturing environment or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A driven individual with a strategic mindset. Demonstrated HR leadership skills, with the ability to influence managers, support employees, and promote consistent HR practices across the organization. Thrive in a stretching yet supportive environment where responsibility is offered and encouraged. Detail-oriented. Able to multitask. Highly organized, diligent, structured. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No