What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at RK?
Description
This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment. You’ll be the go-to resource for employees and leaders—supporting day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance—while helping shape a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture. If you enjoy balancing HR systems, employee support, and partnership with HRBPs, and take pride in being organized, responsive, and service-oriented, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Assist with day-to-day human resources operations. Administer human resource policies, procedures and programs. Participate in developing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Role Responsibilities
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment. You’ll be the go-to resource for employees and leaders—supporting day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance—while helping shape a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture. If you enjoy balancing HR systems, employee support, and partnership with HRBPs, and take pride in being organized, responsive, and service-oriented, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Assist with day-to-day human resources operations. Administer human resource policies, procedures and programs. Participate in developing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as point of contact on HR inquiries related to policies, accommodations, and other HR policies or procedures
- Maintain, update, and regularly audit employee data across HR systems to maintain accuracy and compliance
- Process new hire, termination, and employee changes in the HR system
- Manage employee relations issues and elevate as necessary
- Assist with employee communication for the HR team
- Support HR Business Partners as needed
- Provide back-up support for the HR phone line and email inbox
- Support reporting and data requests
- Complete and manage unemployment claims
- Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding in designated locations, including preparing new hire paperwork, I-9 documentation, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Subject matter expertise in HR laws and compliance.
- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Service mindset; happy to answer any employee questions and assist with issues.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving work environment
- Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
- Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
- Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law