H/R Generalist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13679519 Job Title: HR Generalist Company: Roto-Mix\ Location: Dodge City (multi-site operations)\ Employment Type: Full-Time\ FLSA Status: Exempt\ Pay Range: \$62,000 \$85,000 annually Position Summary: The HR Generalist at Roto-Mix supports day-to-day human resources operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive compliance, employee relations, recruiting, and workforce development across production and administrative teams. The position ensures adherence to federal regulations, including FMLA and ADA, and Kansas employment laws while supporting operational efficiency, safety culture, and employee engagement in a non-union environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary HR contact for supervisors and employees on employee relations matters Conduct workplace investigations (attendance, conduct, safety violations) and document outcomes Provide coaching to frontline supervisors on performance management and disciplinary processes Support conflict resolution in production environments, including shift-based teams Guide managers on leave administration, accommodations, and return-to-work processes in compliance with FMLA and ADA Ensure compliance with federal employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII), DOT and Kansas labor requirements Administer and manage FMLA processes, including eligibility determination, designation notices, tracking leave usage, and coordination with benefits and payroll Lead and document the ADA interactive process, including evaluation of reasonable accommodations, medical documentation handling, and coordination with management Maintain confidentiality of medical and leave-related information in accordance with ADA and applicable privacy standards Maintain OSHA awareness in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety; support incident documentation and corrective action tracking Administer and audit I-9 processes, personnel files, and record retention practices Support internal and external audits (HR, safety, and wage/hour compliance, etc.) Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly (production) and salaried roles Partner with operations to forecast staffing needs based on production demand Coordinate onboarding processes, including safety orientation and plant-specific training Support contingent workforce and agency relationships where applicable Administer benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment and claims navigation Support coordination of leave benefits (e.g., FMLA, short-term disability, workers compensation) Support wage structure alignment for hourly workforce, including shift differentials and overtime compliance Assist with compensation benchmarking for manufacturing roles and internal equity reviews Facilitate performance review processes for both hourly and salaried employees Ensure performance management practices are applied consistently and do not conflict with protected leave or accommodation rights Support corrective action processes, including progressive discipline Partner with leadership on employee development, retention strategies, and succession planning Maintain HRIS accuracy (employee data, job changes, compensation updates) Track and report on leave of absence data, accommodation trends, and compliance metrics Generate reports related to turnover, absenteeism, and workforce metrics Assist with policy updates, including leave of absence and reasonable accommodation policies, handbook administration, and communication rollouts Qualifications: Required Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 36 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments Working kno ledge of federal employment laws, including FMLA and ADA administration Experience supporting hourly workforces and shift-based operations Strong interpersonal and influencing skills Preferred HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) Experience with OSHA/EHS collaboration Experience managing leave administration and workplace accommodations Experie