HR Generalist

Des Moines, IA

Full Time

Office

Mid Level

Job Title: Human Resource Generalist
Reports To: Human Resources Director
Direct Reports: None

Join Team Kline– Where You’re Not Just an Employee, You’re an Owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to over 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing and more!

Here’s a look at some of the benefits we offer:

Benefits Galore: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) because here, you own a piece of the company.
Paid Time Off: Generous paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off.
Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities as well as continuing education.
Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.

Job Summary
The Human Resource Generalist plays a key role in supporting all day-to-day HR functions for a large, multi-location, multi-state workforce. This position manages onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS data integrity, employee relations support, compliance tracking, and HR reporting. The HR Generalist ensures timely and accurate processing of employee changes, maintains compliance with federal and state employment regulations, assists managers and employees with HR inquiries, and partners with leadership to improve HR processes and communication across the company.
This role requires a high level of independence, accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle onboarding, including HRHQ setup, I-9/E-Verify, benefits enrollment, PPE distribution, and orientation.
Maintain accurate employee records and updates in HRHQ, Foundation, benefits systems, and compliance platforms.
Administer employee benefits, process qualifying life events, and coordinate with brokers and vendors.
Lead open enrollment communications, tracking, and verification of dependent and beneficiary information.
Serve as HRIS administrator, supporting employees with updates, PTO requests, and system navigation.
Support recruiting through job postings, offer letters, background checks, and coordination with hiring managers.
Address employee relations issues, attendance concerns, and policy questions; assist with corrective actions and terminations.
Oversee compliance programs including I-9 audits, DOT med cards, FMLA/LOA, Nebraska Sick Leave, and OSHA10 requirements.
Prepare HR reporting such as turnover, absenteeism, headcount, PTO audits, and benefits deductions.
Process status changes, pay updates, terminations, and payroll-impacting items in coordination with payroll.
Support HR communications, SOP updates, and cross-functional HR projects to enhance employee experience and organizational consistency.

Minimum Qualifications

3–5 years HR experience in a fast-paced, multi-location environment (construction or trades experience preferred).
Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms, benefits administration, and onboarding processes.
Proficiency in Excel, HR reporting, and data management across multiple systems.
Understanding of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, multi-state leave laws).
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume workflow with accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to analyze HR data, troubleshooting system/process issues, and recommend improvements.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Prolonged periods working at a computer; frequent communication via phone, Teams, and email.
Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
Ability to move throughout the office to access files and collaborate with team members.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for computer work and documentation.

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