The Role
Manage full-cycle recruiting for non-exempt roles while supporting exempt recruiting, workforce planning, retention, engagement, performance management, HR programs, and compliance. Partner with managers, employees, schools, and community organizations to attract and retain talent. Maintain job descriptions, applicant tracking data, and performance review processes; respond to HR inquiries; support company events; and help implement practical HR initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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KMC Stampings
Human Resources Generalist
Port Washington, WI
Make a meaningful impact as a Human Resources Generalist at KMC Stampings. In this highly collaborative role, you will build relationships across the organization, strengthen the employee experience, and help attract and retain the talent that drives our success. If you enjoy creating practical solutions and contributing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.
Summary of position:
The Human Resources Generalist owns full-cycle recruiting for non-exempt positions and partners with leaders on workforce planning, retention, employee engagement, performance management, HR programs, and compliance. This role strengthens the employee experience and supports company goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Candidate Requirements:
Benefits:
About KMC:
KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator that combines engineering and tooling expertise with a commitment to continuous improvement. For more than 115 years in southeastern Wisconsin, we have maintained a family-oriented culture and a safe workplace where employees receive hands-on training through a progressive development program. Team members can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and die operations, and engineering while building a career with KMC Stampings.
Human Resources Generalist
Port Washington, WI
Make a meaningful impact as a Human Resources Generalist at KMC Stampings. In this highly collaborative role, you will build relationships across the organization, strengthen the employee experience, and help attract and retain the talent that drives our success. If you enjoy creating practical solutions and contributing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.
Summary of position:
The Human Resources Generalist owns full-cycle recruiting for non-exempt positions and partners with leaders on workforce planning, retention, employee engagement, performance management, HR programs, and compliance. This role strengthens the employee experience and supports company goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for non-exempt positions and support recruiting for exempt positions. Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system and coordinate a positive candidate experience from screening through offer.
- Partner with managers and supervisors to identify staffing needs and define job duties, qualifications, and required skills. Prepare and maintain accurate job descriptions.
- Source qualified candidates through professional networks, job boards, social media, and other creative channels. Stay current on recruiting practices and recommend new approaches to reach candidates with needed skills.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with high schools, technical schools, universities, alumni organizations and community organizations, to help identify and source qualified candidates.
- Partner with supervisors and employees to identify retention opportunities and support actions that improve the employee experience.
- Oversee the production employee performance review process to promote effectiveness, compliance, and equitable application across the organization.
- Research and support the implementation of HR initiatives and practical solutions that advance company goals.
- Respond to employee and leader inquiries about HR policies, procedures, and programs, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
- Assists in coordinating company-sponsored functions, including community and colleague activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of employment laws and government reporting requirements affecting human resources. Help ensure company policies, procedures, and reporting practices remain compliant.
- Partner across the organization to reinforce workplace culture, values, and performance expectations.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, plus human resources experience—preferably in manufacturing—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to organize competing priorities, manage projects, and deliver results within established timelines.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, sound reasoning, and good judgment.
- Working knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and related administrative processes.
- Positive interpersonal skills that build respect, trust, confidence and credibility.
- Ability to adapt priorities and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills including writing, listening, or speaking.
Benefits:
- Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes bonus eligibility; employee medical coverage, including a premium-free HDHP option; dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) match; and ten paid holidays.
About KMC:
KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator that combines engineering and tooling expertise with a commitment to continuous improvement. For more than 115 years in southeastern Wisconsin, we have maintained a family-oriented culture and a safe workplace where employees receive hands-on training through a progressive development program. Team members can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and die operations, and engineering while building a career with KMC Stampings.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Human resources experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Manufacturing human resources experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems
- Ability to organize competing priorities, manage projects, and deliver results within established timelines
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, sound reasoning, and good judgment
- Working knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and administrative processes
- Positive interpersonal skills that build respect, trust, confidence, and credibility
- Ability to adapt priorities and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written, listening, and speaking communication skills
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What We Do
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