Human Resource Generalist - Warehouse Ops

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 as a strategic partner with DC leadership for ongoing employee engagement activities.
• Facilitate conversations with employees to create and/or enhance employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with management on HR practices, policies and procedures, and 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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Portland state and federal employment laws.

Benefits

• Full-time Pay Range: $65,120.00/Yr. - $95,348.00/Yr.
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• Benefits on Day 1: Health/RxDental, Vision, Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA), Supplemental life insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Paid sick time, Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD), Employee stock ownership (ESOP), Holiday pay for company designated holidays.

Pay

Full-time Pay Range: $65,120.00/Yr. - $95,348.00/Yr.

Schedule

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