Human Resources Specialist / HR Generalist

This role will support the distribution centers, splitting your time between the locations within the specific territory you support.

HR Generalist Job Description:

•        Assists the management team with all required forms and notifications for various Human Resources related information such as, new hire, terminations and salary increases.

•        In conjunction with the HR Advisor team, manages associate relations for both union and/or non-union associates such as disciplinary issues and termination.

•        Provides coaching to warehouse line leaders to support human resources management, problem solving and performance management for both union and non-union associates.

•        Partners with the HR Advisor team to ensure that all FMLA and other forms and communication relative to Leave of Absences are completed and provided on a timely basis in accordance with Federal and State requirements.

•        Partners with the Talent Acquisition team on recruiting for open positions including market labor analysis and advertising and coordinating the logistics for Job Fairs and Interview days.

•        Participates in the recruiting process by screening resumes, interviewing and working with hiring managers to select skilled applicants in order to fill any open positions within the distribution center.

•        Assists with the completion of the new hire process including offer letter, drug screening, criminal background check, new hire paperwork, and associate benefits and compensation information.

•        Conducts new hire orientation and open enrollment meetings as well as specific location onboarding plans.

•        Completes all reports / logs and associated documentation required for compliance and completion of Affirmative Action plans.

•        Provides training and education to associates on various compliance-related topics such as worker's compensation, affirmative action, workplace violence, sexual harassment and performance management.

•        Delivers targeted HR training to the facilities including leadership training, learning map training and developmental training to the warehouse associates in the facility.

•        Coordinates and participates in the exit interview process in order to compile measurable data relevant to turnover and attrition.

•        Provides local administration for various companywide programs as assigned.

•        Serves as a point of contact for various associate related records and files such as vacation and overtime logs, as well as Kronos time management.

•        Acts as communication conduit to distribution center lead team members, HR Business Partners/Senior HRBPs on HR policies and legal compliance and the potential impact at their facility.

•        Provides communication on changes and updates on all HR programs, policies and benefits and compensation programs.

•        Promotes and encourages positive working relationships with and between associates as well as external contacts; assists in organizing and managing associate events including engagement activities.

•        Up to 25% travel on a monthly basis required.

Additional Job Description

•        Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program

•        Normally requires a minimum of four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience

•        Normally requires a professional license or certificate in specialized field; Professional Human Resources (PHR) preferred

•        Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

•        Effective presentation skills

•        Strong training and associate relations experience

•        Ability to counsel management on associate relations issues; ability to deal with sensitive information

•        Ability to participate in major organizational change initiatives

•        Strong analytical and mathematical skills

•        Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

•        Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

•        Ability to meet deadlines

•        Strong decision-making skills

•        Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

•        Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite