HR Generalist II, KBA

HR Generalist II, KBA

Work Mode:
Onsite

Location: Onsite four days per week – Kohler, WI

Under the direction of the Director – HR, KBA, the HR Generalist provides day-to-day guidance and support on standard HR-related issues and inquiries. This role assists with employee relations, partners with managers and employees on ad hoc requests, clarifies talent processes, and supports Workday activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces variety, and maintains an employee-first focus while collaborating closely with HR Centers of Excellence.

This role will specifically support our Customer Care organization.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related matters.
• Support employees and supervisors through challenging personnel situations in partnership with the HR Business Partner.
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary actions, and coaching/counseling.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support the termination process, including exit interviews and analysis of feedback trends.

• Provide guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders during cyclical HR processes (e.g., Talent Calibration, Succession Planning, Annual Merit, Internal Mobility).
• Respond to inbound questions and ensure data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Generate reports and dashboards in Visier to support data-driven decision-making.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations including EEO, AAP, OSHA, WC, Unemployment, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.

• Support organizational and structural changes in partnership with managers.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new policies and programs.
• Lead HR projects of varying size and scope across HR and business units.

• Support employee experience initiatives such as engagement surveys, skip-level meetings, exit/stay interviews, and action planning.
• Use data and analytics to interpret employee feedback and recommend personalized development opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Serve as the primary contact for new hires during pre-boarding and onboarding.

• Provide reports and analysis on employee data and HR projects as requested by leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Workday experience is preferred, including data entry, reporting, and workflow management.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Some travel may be required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $64,750 - $98,350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

We empower each associate to #Become More At Kohler  with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.