What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time HR Generalist position at Kumon?
Why Join Kumon?
At Kumon, we don’t just help students achieve academic success—we empower them to reach their full potential. Behind that mission is a strong, people-focused organization. As a Part-Time HR Generalist, you’ll play a key role in supporting our associates, strengthening our culture, and ensuring our HR practices enable employees to thrive. If you enjoy variety in your work, value flexibility, and want to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.
What We Offer:
- Inspiring Mission: Join a company dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.
- Flexible Schedule: Part-time hours (15–20 per week) with flexibility in scheduling.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a supportive HR team and cross-functional partners.
- Meaningful Impact: Play a critical role in enhancing associate experience and organizational effectiveness.
**Please note: This is a part-time position and is not benefits eligible.**
About the Role: Part-Time HR Generalist
As an HR Generalist at Kumon North America, you will:
- Support Associate Experience: Serve as a key point of contact for employees, fostering positive relationships and engagement.
- Drive HR Programs: Assist across core HR functions including performance management, talent management, and learning & development.
- Promote Culture & DEI: Support initiatives that strengthen company culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Advise & Coach: Partner with managers to provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and development.
- Analyze & Improve: Review HR data and metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements to programs and processes.
- Ensure Compliance: Support HR policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Experience: 5-10 years of prior experience in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
- Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborator: Ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams.
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a broad range of HR responsibilities.
- Nice To Have: Manufacturing environment experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Support employee relations, including handling inquiries, concerns, and workplace issues.
- Assist with performance management processes, including goal setting and evaluations.
- Contribute to talent management initiatives, including engagement and retention efforts.
- Support compensation and benefits administration, including analysis and program coordination.
- Assist in training and development programs and HR system (HCM) support.
- Participate in talent acquisition and onboarding activities as needed.
- Help maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the associate handbook.
(Responsibilities aligned with core HR functional areas including associate relations, performance management, talent management, compensation & benefits, and HR systems support .)
Work Location & Schedule Expectations
- Location: Hebron, Kentucky
- Schedule: Part-time, 15–20 hours per week
- Onsite Requirement: 2–4 days per week in the office
- Flexible scheduling within standard business hours
Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you’re looking for a flexible, impactful HR role where you can contribute to a strong organizational culture and support employee success, apply today to join Kumon North America.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kumon’s policies and programs ensure that all hiring, compensation, and other employment decisions are based on individual merit and not on any bias towards ethnicity, age, color, race, marital status, religion, disability, or military status. We base our employment decisions upon the qualifications and abilities of each individual.
DEI Statement of Commitment:
Kumon is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are valued and celebrated. We believe that all employees should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AI Acknowledgment
Artificial intelligence may be used to assist during the hiring process, including screening or assessing applicants.
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