HR Generalist

M&K Truck Centers is a multi-state leader in commercial truck sales, leasing, parts and service with nearly 1,000 employees. 

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for people and a knack for keeping everything running seamlessly? We're seeking a HR Generalist to be the backbone of our HR operations, ensuring our team thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This is your chance to make a real impact—handling everything from onboarding superstars to championing compliance and employee success.

The HR Generalist performs many day-to-day functions of the HR Department including orientation, benefits, training, discipline, performance appraisals, research and recordkeeping functions.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be the Go-To Guardian of Confidentiality: Safeguard sensitive employee data while managing everything from personal records and payroll updates to performance reviews and benefits enrollment.

• Drive Onboarding Excellence: Welcome and set up new hires with seamless orientations and system integrations—watch them hit the ground running!

• Master Compliance & Support: Stay ahead of federal, state, and local regulations, process I-9s, MVRs, and unemployment claims, and ensure DOT/consortium records are flawless.

• Make a Difference Daily: From coordinating FMLA/workers' comp to mailing COBRA notices, gathering accident docs, and assisting with training—your work directly empowers our people.

• Collaborate & Grow: Partner with HR leaders on terminations, verifications, and reports, with opportunities to travel (5-30%) and dive into exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead smooth, engaging onboarding experiences for new hires

• Maintain accurate employee records, benefits enrollments, and confidential HR data

• Support payroll updates and serve as a backup for payroll processing

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations

• Manage I‑9s, MVRs, unemployment claims, and DOT/consortium files

• Assist with FMLA, workers’ comp, COBRA notices, and accident documentation

• Partner with HR leadership on employee relations, terminations, and reporting

• Coordinate training sessions and help drive HR best practices

• Travel occasionally (5–30%) to support locations across multiple states

Skills:

• Understand developments of best practices, policies and procedures and be able to assist in development as needed

• Strong knowledge of hiring process, orientation, onboarding

• Sound judgment and problem solving skills

• Customer focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion, both verbally and in written communication

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

• 5 years of HR generalist experience

• Strong knowledge of hiring, onboarding, and HR compliance

• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem‑solving skills

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus

• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits package and an ESOP Program.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

For more information please feel free to contact our Recruiter Katie Denhof at (616)295-6995.