Human Resources Generalist

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). 10441783 #J-18808-Ljbffr Mykelly