HR Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for administering the daily functions of (HR) including associate relations, workers comp, HRIS processes, benefits administration, leaves of absence and employee engagement and retention, onboarding and training. The Generalist is responsible for enforcing company policies and practices and will support Supply Chain warehouse distribution centers.

• Partners with operations leaders to maintain appropriate staffing levels at each location.

• Partners with hiring managers to facilitate a successful interview and selection process.

• Monitors background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

• Facilitates new hire orientation and compliance training.

• Partnering with other teams, recommends, plans and facilitates leadership development training.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, assessments and investigations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Partners with the Corporate Communications Events Associate to cultivate associate engagement at the facilities they support. 

• Coordinates with the recruiting team to source, recruit, screen and schedule interviews for prospective employees. 

• Analytical (20%)

  -Maintains and reports metrics as related to area of responsibility on exit interviews, stay interviews, associate engagement, headcount, retention, turnover, accident frequency rating, workers’ compensation, etc.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Provides recommendations to operations leadership based on metrics.

• Provide coaching and support in response to manager and associate requests for assistance in dealing with performance, conduct, and dependability concerns.

• Administrative (20%)

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes, assessments and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.

• Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, supervisors, and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Conducts stay and exit interviews.

• Submits and manages workers’ compensation claims for the facilities they support.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist managers in proactively addressing associate performance issues through the use of tools such as corrective action and performance improvement plans.

• Support the company culture, initiate and support culture-based activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required with three to five years of human resource experience and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the major responsibilities/essential functions of the position.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written language skills are preferred.

• Experience or a background in operations management in a production environment is beneficial.

• SHRM CP or SCP certification or the ability to become certified.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office and Google suite.

• Ability to meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities including day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects.

• Business knowledge to support assigned area including products and services, competitors, financials, strategic goals and objectives. 

• High level of ability to establish personal credibility and trusting relationships by being responsive, keeping commitments, sharing insights on issues being discussed and building relationships. 

• Innovates by looking for and implementing new ways to do HR practices.

• Ability to recruit, retain and help facilitate engagement of associates. 

• A high degree of familiarity with employment law as well as a variety of human resources concepts, practices and procedures. Uses judgment regularly to plan and accomplish goals. 

• Creativity and latitude in performing job duties is expected. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.