Distribution Center Senior HR Generalist

About the role

Ferguson is seeking a dynamic Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our Distribution Center team. This role focuses on supporting a workforce of 170+ hourly team members and 17 exempt leaders, fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Identifies operational gaps and partners with leaders to implement practical HR solutions that improve performance, engagement, and retention.
• Builds and delivers actionable reporting (attrition, hiring, performance, surveys) to guide leadership decisions and track progress.
• Supports the design and facilitation of hands-on training for managers on interviewing, performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day leadership skills.
• Acts as a partner on employee relations issues, coaching managers through situations, ensuring consistency, and maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Stays current on employment law and policy updates; translates changes into clear guidance and updates to processes that work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Leads and supports HR compliance efforts (audits, background checks, drug screens, documentation), partnering with HRIS and ensuring issues are quickly resolved and processes improved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting site operations as an HR Manager or Business Partner
• Strong background in industrial or distribution environments with large hourly populations
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence leaders, and hold teams accountable to expectations and standards
• Experience supporting proactive employee relations strategies, including maintaining a positive employee experience and minimizing risk
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends and drive action
• Experience with HR systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft tools
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM) is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; ability to use resources to support communication across language barriers is a plus

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. Our competitive benefit package includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, and more. Additional enhancements include mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more!

Pay

The starting wage for this role is $6,858.34 - $10,975.00 per month, with the possibility of higher rates in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible.