HR Generalist

About the role

Reach Logistics, a Pattern company, is seeking a reliable, organized, and fun HR Generalist to support associates and operations partners while building the culture and engagement of the site. The position is based at our warehouse in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where you will help launch our newest warehouse in our growing network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and coordination with temp agencies
• Audit attendance and timecards, provide coaching and training to supervisors and associates regarding use
• Act as the first point of contact for all associate questions and concerns
• Work under the direction of the HR Manager to achieve employee engagement, retention, and compliance goals and meet company objectives
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support Operations in building a safety culture and ensures the warehouse is following all required OSHA regulations
• Review timecards weekly for 100-150 associates
• Create engagement content in Canva to post on the TVs and fliers throughout the facility
• Process terminations in Workday
• Send weekly hours reports to agencies and review agency billing weekly
• Distribute and track the issuing of vests, badges, and lockers to associates
• Organize and assist in execution of engagement activities
• Place orders for meals, supplies, or engagement activities
• Create and track new hire & milestone swag bags
• Update anniversary slides weekly
• Report out total hours, terms, and attendance % each day
• Update the notes for associate start of shift meeting as needed
• Organize, update, and maintain HR electronic filing system
• Ensure that HR policies and procedures are consistently followed
• Ensure office and breakroom cleanliness and supplies are maintained, work with vendors to resolve issues
• Perform various other duties as assigned, such as administrative or data entry tasks required for proper filing of documents and accurate timekeeping/HRIS records

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of HR or similar experience required, preferably in a warehousing, distribution center, or manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related discipline preferred or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to handle, update and maintain sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner
• Strong customer service orientation and communications skills with demonstrated ability to engage with diverse groups of individuals at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion/resolution
• Experience reviewing timecards for 50+ employees preferred
• Proficient use of Google Suite, including Sheets and Gmail
• Experience using Workday a strong plus, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit for 8-10 hours a day, with ability to walk on the warehouse floor when needed
• Able to use hands for fine manipulation, such as typing and grasping objects
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to stoop, bend, reach, push and pull
• Working within an air-conditioned office environment, with regular responsibilities requiring presence in a warehouse that is not climate controlled
• Working around stationery and moving machinery
• Working around Forklifts, and Pallet Jacks