Join us at Kreg Tool!
Kreg Tool manufactures a wide variety of tools, accessories, and equipment for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers. As an employee-owned company, we strive to provide our team members opportunities for personal growth and success and are committed to serving our surrounding communities. Guided by a unique purpose and values, Kreg is dedicated to providing high-quality products to our customers by working together in a motivated, team-based environment.
Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa (just off I-35 north of Des Moines), we create products that are available throughout North America in the nation’s major home improvement stores, such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Menards. Kreg emphasizes the importance of a healthy work-life integration through its flexible schedule and competitive benefits package. Besides medical, vision, and dental benefits, we also offer a “dress for your day” dress code, onsite fitness center, annual bonus opportunity, and volunteer time off, as well as paid parental leave, and wellness reimbursement. Each employee is a valuable member of the Kreg Team, and we are always looking for our next employee-owner to begin building their career with Kreg.
Human Resources Generalist – Employee Experience
The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role on the Human Resources team, supporting and enhancing the employee experience across the organization while partnering with the Human Resources team on both daily operations and special projects in a variety of HR functions, including compliance, compensation, benefits, recruiting and employee relations. This position provides a blend of administrative, technical, and people-focused support, from onboarding new hires and managing HR systems to coordinating events and assisting with recruiting, the Human Resources Generalist ensures smooth daily operations while contributing to projects that strengthen culture, engagement, and organizational success.
So, What’s the Gig?
- Manage the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues in alignment with company policy and employment law.
- Act as a resource for employee questions, directing employees to the appropriate resource, ensuring timely and helpful responses.
- Represent HR on internal committees and initiatives (e.g., ESOP, Activities Committee, company events).
- Administer employee experience initiatives, including stay interviews, employee engagement activities, and events (e.g., summer food trucks, HQ tours, and onsite guest visits).
- Manage full cycle recruiting and hiring processes for entry-level and hourly roles, such as posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating onsite interviews, and facilitating offer and prescreening processes.
- Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation activities, welcoming new hires and facilitating a seamless new hire experience.
- Recruiting support and coordination of the summer intern program.
- Administer HR systems and tools (e.g., ATS, LMS, 15Five) ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Support annual reporting, audits, and recordkeeping requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEOC, NLRA, and 5500 filing requirements.
- Support compensation activities (e.g., market pricing, pay equity analysis, merit/bonus/incentive programs and pay transparency policies), ensuring fair, equitable and documented policies are followed.
- Manage employee security profiles in the badge system, including access for employees, contractors, and vendors.
- Serve as backup support for core HR functions, including payroll processing.
- Support internal communications, including drafting messages and creating simple graphics using Canva.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related major.
- 4-6 years of experience in Human Resources; prior HR support experience preferred.
- Experience with HR systems such as HRIS, ATS, LMS, or employee engagement tools; ability to quickly learn new platforms.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear communications and create simple visual content (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Other Skills and Abilities We’re Looking For:
- Customer-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills to support employees at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
- Experience coordinating events or projects is a plus.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to pitch in on diverse projects.
- Problem-solving skills with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.