What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager position at K & R?
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for helping ensure we have the best team possible. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and will assist in various HR activities, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vison
- 401K Plan
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Family owned and operated
- Health and wellness
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Lead full-cycle recruiting and hiring.
Maintain job descriptions, compensation alignment, and compliance steps.
Manage onboarding and new-hire orientation.
Employee Relations & Culture
Serve as primary contact for employee concerns and support.
Coach managers on performance and documentation.
Support culture initiatives, surveys, recognition, and engagement.
Performance & Development
Assist leaders with evaluations, corrective action, and development plans.
Guide Right Person/Right Seat, team structure, and coaching.
Compliance & HR Admin
Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
Manage employee files, leaves (FMLA/ADA), workers’ comp, and investigations.
Maintain the employee handbook and required trainings.
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support
Support payroll and benefits administration.
Track PTO, attendance, pay changes, and HRIS accuracy.
HR Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Maintain HR metrics (turnover, recruiting, safety trends).
Support L10 updates, scorecards, and HR projects.
Improve processes and support organizational planning.
3–5 years HR generalist or HR management experience.
Strong employment law knowledge.
Excellent communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
At West Michigan International (WMI) and K&R Truck Sales, we are a locally owned group of companies devoted to bringing our customers the very best when it comes to a full-service truck dealership. We are based in West Michigan with 5 locations in Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Muskegon to support our customers with an extensive service department, 3 complete body shops, parts including delivery, a fleet of mobile service trucks, towing and a laser focus on customer service. This is all in addition to truck sales, leasing/rental, and financing.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.