Human Resources Generalist

About Company:

Why Work Here?

Great culture, pay, benefits, and investment in your training and development.

With Master's Transportation, you can be part of a fast-growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. The Master's leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it's an exciting time to join the company!

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts for travel, entertainment and more.
• Investment in Employee Development

About the Role:

The Human Resources Generalist is an onsite, in-person position that plays a pivotal role in managing and supporting the full spectrum of HR functions within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with employment laws. This position is responsible for fostering a positive work environment by addressing employee relations, facilitating recruitment in our Manufacturing and Automotive Service divisions and supporting the onboarding processes. The HR Generalist acts as a trusted advisor to both management and employees, providing guidance on policies, performance management, and supports the facilitation of training objectives. By maintaining accurate HR records and generating insightful reports, this role supports strategic decision-making and continuous improvement of HR practices. Ultimately, the Human Resources Generalist contributes to building a motivated, engaged, and high-performing workforce that drives organizational success.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the management and facilitation of the company HRIS platform.
• Support managers in the recruitment and hiring process.
• Facilitate and engage in the talent acquisition process for assigned company departments.
• Responsible for and assist with screening and onboarding for assigned departments.
• Collaborate on company policies and procedures related to employment resources and ensure compliance with and understanding of established policies.
• Respond to employment related inquiries from applicants, employees, supervisors and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Assist department leaders with administration of employee benefits programs.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Competencies:

• Superior organizational skills and an ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-task setting
• Ability to leverage the available technology and software platforms to enhance efficiency in the HR processes, as well as the employees’ experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Possesses integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• At least 3 years of experience in a human resources role with exposure to generalist responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a vehicle manufacturing or service environment
• Familiarity with HR analytics and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May train/mentor administrative staff in the department.

Work Environment:

Onsite in office

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment