HR Generalist

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Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.  The HR Generalist will work closely with new hires, employees and managers to manage onboarding of all new hire employees. The HR Generalist handles a broad range of employee records and changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness within the human resource information system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate closely with Recruiting for non-driver job offers through Workday.
• Drive the pre-hire process for drivers and non-drivers including hire date confirmation, coordination with Safety, and synch with driver trainers.
• Process background checks, including review of results, initiating adverse action notices, and communicating results with hiring managers.
• Deliver onboarding communications and ensure employees complete all tasks in Workday in a timely manner.
• Perform customer service function by answering employee requests and questions.
• Lead the in-person and remote employee orientation meetings biweekly.
• Maintain employee records in Workday, accurately and timely updating employee information.
• Confirm E-Verify results and verify Forms I-9 are documented and completed by managers.
• Coordinate with Benefits on coverages and employee enrollments, providing backup as needed.
• Implement initiatives promoting company values and policies.
• Maintain a good understanding of current laws and regulations that impact HR.
• This position can assist hiring managers in sourcing candidates .

• Oversee the non-DOT pre-employment and random drug testing in coordination with the safety department and responsive to additions, terminations or changes. 
• Maintain the legacy employee paper personnel files in compliance with the retention schedule.
• Oversee the proper retention schedule for the paper I-9’s in the binder.
• Make personnel file copies as needed for subpoenas, receive and distribute HR mail.
• Ensure new hires are registered for state-mandated, anti-harassment training.
• May serve as a backup for other HR functions.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or equivalent work experience in HR
• A minimum of three years of HR experience in a generalist role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and HR systems
• Broad experience using Workday HCM to support HR process
• Proficiency with E-Verify and similar employee support sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM or HRCI Certification
• Familiarity of the aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Project management experience
• Experience in transportation and logistics industry is a plus

Essential Qualifications:   

• Ensure employee data remains private. PII compliance
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and enthusiastic mindset

• Solid communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in a fast-paced organization
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization
• Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion
• Proven focus on continuous improvement in the workplace

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear 
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed 
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Work Environment: 

• The position typically operates in a standard office environment.
• This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and file cabinets

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)
• Company Paid Holidays

Salary Range:

Disclaimer:  The salary range for this position is $56,000 to $78,000. This range is based on market data and internal equity. The final offer will be determined by various factors, including the candidates experience, education, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.