HR Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist supports the responsibilities and objectives of the Distribution Center's HR department. This role performs duties at a professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and performance management. The HR Generalist advises employees, supervisors, and managers on human resources issues and partners across the HR department to deliver value-added service that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employee relations counseling and investigations.
• Conduct employee development and training.
• Assist with company-wide committee facilitation and employee communication.
• Administer Leaves of Absence, Workers Compensation, and OSHA 300/301.
• Administer payroll for employees on LOA or WC.
• Responsible for timely and accurate data in Leave Source System.
• Assist in implementation of human resource policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements and reporting.
• May support employee safety, wellness, and health programs.
• Participate in developing HR goals, objectives, and processes.
• Act as a backup to the Human Resources Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in the administration of benefits, leave of absences, compensation programs, and other Human Resources programs.
• Specialized training in employment law, benefits, leaves administration, compensation, employee relations, and training.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Attention to detail, organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Responsive to staff needs, including professionalism, respect, and consideration of others.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Takes personal responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and asks for and offers help when needed.
• Perform highly responsible and complex work independently with minimal instruction or in accordance with established procedures.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend, and carry. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Basic literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Ability to work on a computer and mobile phone for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.

The work environment is moderately noisy and hectic, with exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems and is exposed to ambient lighting, extreme heat, and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and mechanized systems.

Pay

• Salary Range: $80,170 - $95,000 (WA, NJ); $73,356 - $86,925 (MN, NV, TX, VA); $70,550 - $83,600 (AZ, ID, FL, MT, OH) annually, depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Accrued on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked, up to 112 hours per year to start.
• 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k plan with $1 for $1 match up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pet insurance.