Distribution Center HR Generalist

About the role

Ferguson is seeking a dynamic and people-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our team during the launch of our new Distribution Center in Concord, North Carolina. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the culture, employee experience, and people strategy of a brand-new operation from day one. As a member of the founding team, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact by helping build a highly engaged workforce, developing strong leadership partnerships, and creating an exceptional associate experience.

This onsite role supports approximately 90 hourly associates and 6 exempt leaders and serves as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership alike. You will partner closely with operational leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent while ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Help build and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture during the launch and growth of a new distribution center.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to associates and leaders by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and policy interpretation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, programs, and policies while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data and prepare reports that provide meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for leaders and associates on HR policies, leadership skills, compliance, and employee development.
• Partner with operational leadership on staffing strategies, workforce planning, onboarding initiatives, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Stay current on employment laws and regulations, ensuring policies and practices remain compliant and aligned with business needs.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives, and HR-related reporting while partnering with internal teams to drive process excellence.
• Champion associate engagement initiatives that strengthen retention, morale, communication, and overall employee experience.
• Support change management efforts associated with a growing and evolving distribution operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong business acumen combined with a commitment to compliance, ethics, and sound decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

Pay

Pay Range: $4,766.67 - $7,625.00 per month. This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.