What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist - Reposting 2025 position at Kumon?
What We Offer:
Inspiring Mission: Join a company that’s dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy outstanding health benefits, a desirable retirement savings plan, and 21 paid holidays annually.
Professional Growth: Receive professional development funds each year to support your growth and leadership in the human resources sector.
Flexibility: Work in a role that allows for interaction with multiple departments, giving you a dynamic and diverse work experience.
About the Role: Human Resources Generalist
As a Human Resources Generalist at Kumon North America, you will:
Drive Success for Associates: Provide excellent customer service to all Kumon Associates, acting as a liaison between Human Resources and the Company.
Build Relationships: Promote communication and positive relationships with associates to enhance satisfaction and engagement.
Promote Growth: Support the core focus areas of Human Resources, including Company Culture, Associate Relations and Engagement, Performance Management, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and Human Capital Management Systems.
Deliver Expert Support: Facilitate the performance management process, support associate relations issues, and administer various associate benefits programs.
Analyze and Act: Review, analyze, and share data regarding associate recruitment, engagement, and retention; recommend programs, policies, and procedures improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: 4-7 years of prior experience as an HR Generalist required
Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.
Independent and Proactive: Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and propose solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate the performance management process, from developing and supporting training to administering the process and performing system maintenance.
Promote communication and positive relationships with associates to enhance satisfaction and engagement.
Support associate relations issues, including complaints, discrimination, and harassment claims.
Review and propose policy and procedure updates, including updates to the Associate Handbook.
Perform compensation analysis and develop proposals to ensure consistency with internal equity and external market data.
Administer various associate benefits programs, including short- and long-term disability claims.
Contribute to the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.
Support the Human Capital Management Systems, including implementations, ongoing support, and maintenance.
Location Requirement:
This role is based in Rutherford, NJ and requires the candidate to work form the office 2x a week and 3-days remote.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role that allows you to directly impact the success and satisfaction of our associates, apply today to become a Human Resources Generalist at Kumon North America. Together, we’ll continue to inspire and empower our team, one associate at a time.
*Please be aware that all eligible associates must satisfy the specific waiting period before enrollment. The waiting period varies according to the state benefit plan guidelines.
