HR Generalist (Regional) at K&M Tire

Van Wert, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Workers' Compensation, HR Policies, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, HRIS, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Detail-Oriented, Bilingual, Training Plans, Investigations, Mentoring

Industry

Warehousing and Storage

Description

Description Job Summary: The HR Generalist (Regional) reports to the HR Benefits & Employee Relations Manager This role will focus on supporting core HR functions with an emphasis on employee relations, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation. The ideal candidate will be an approachable, trusted resource for employees and managers, and a strong advocate for a positive workplace culture. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies and benefits. Assist with benefits enrollment and leave of absence tracking. Support the processing of workers’ compensation claims and incident reports. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records. Assist with investigations under the guidance of senior HR staff. Support open enrollment and benefit changes throughout the year. Manage and maintain initial new hire evaluations, new employee feedback, and training plans. Advise employees and managers on HR policies, performance issues, and workplace concerns. (Level II) Conduct fact-finding and assist in resolving employee relations issues. (Level II) Manage benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and vendor communication. (Level II) Administer workers' compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work programs. (Level II) Ensure HR practices comply with federal and state labor laws. (Level II) Serve as a trusted advisor to management on complex employee relations and performance issues. (Level III) Lead investigations and provide resolution strategies for workplace conflicts or complaints. (Level III) Manage end-to-end workers’ compensation processes, partnering with legal and safety teams. (Level III) Identify trends and recommend HR policy or program improvements. (Level III) Mentor junior HR team members and support HR leadership in strategic planning. (Level III) Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned. Support company goals and uphold K&M Values. Requirements Job Requirements: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices. Solid knowledge of employee benefits programs, compliance, and open enrollment processes. Familiarity with workers’ compensation procedures and workplace safety reporting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, to warehouses throughout the country. Must have a valid driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel required based on business needs. Bilingual (English & Spanish) - plus HR Generalist Level I Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field 1-2 years of relevant HR or administrative experience HR Generalist Level II Qualifications: Qualifications for Level I; plus 3-5 years of HR experience Experience with HRIS & benefits systems HR Generalist Level III Qualifications: Qualifications for Level II; plus 5+ years of experience in HR with focus on employee relations and benefits.

Responsibilities

The HR Generalist (Regional) will support core HR functions with a focus on employee relations, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation. This role involves responding to employee inquiries, assisting with benefits enrollment, and managing employee records.