Human Resource Generalist - Warehouse Operations

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take ownership and solve problems while leveraging continuous improvement methodologies
• Support the HR Manager in the Chino distribution center
• Lead the execution of a variety of HR strategic initiatives
• Facilitate conversations with employees to create and/or enhance employee engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with management on HR practices, policies and procedures
• Communicate updates to policies and procedures to DC employees
• Partner with Shared Services to communicate open enrollment and benefits, leaves of absences, workers compensation and safety, and learning and development
• Support employee disciplinary investigations in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Manage and administer all types of employee leaves of absence (FMLA, Workers' Compensation, ADA, etc.) ensuring adherence to internal policy and procedures
• Provide day-to-day support of benefit programs and assist in annual open enrollment process
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, and DC management on safety, health, and wellness initiatives
• Collaborate with HR and local management on culture and engagement related activities to help promote a positive and people-centric work environment
• Facilitate or co-facilitate necessary employee education and/or training sessions
• Absorb and provide guidance and support to Managers and Supervisors on employee performance and/or attendance issues, to include administration of necessary disciplinary action
• Assist in the administration of occasional and/or recurring employee surveys (new hire, annual engagement survey, pulse surveys, etc)
• Represent KeHE for unemployment claims and hearings as needed
• Responsible for accurate and timely data entry into the HRIS system
• Maintain personnel records in compliance with state, federal, and local laws

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience required, PHR/SPHR preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• A combination of related experience & education will be considered
• Spanish language proficiency preferred
• Distribution, manufacturing experience within food, beverage and/or retail industry
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints
• Able to make recommendations to effectively resolve emotional and complex problems or issues by using judgment that is in consistent with policies, procedures, regulation, or government law
• Able to work effectively with front line employees, peers, DC leadership, and regional leaders as well as corporate HR support functions, and the local operations team
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Leave administration/management experience required

Requisition ID

2026-28948

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.