Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing the human resources functions of the company, including recruitment, selection, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Talent Acquisition process from recruitment to onboarding, including updating job descriptions, posting positions, sourcing, phone screens, setting up interviews, managing pre-employment screening, coordinating orientation, and overseeing the 90-day onboarding process.
• Drive talent management initiatives such as performance management, engagement surveys, employee referral programs, employee recognition programs, exit interviews, and succession planning activities.
• Process bi-weekly payroll via NetSuite, including inputting employee changes, maintaining compliant payroll records, and communicating regulatory changes.
• Manage the benefit enrollment process for new hires and open enrollment, coordinate paperwork related to benefits, retirement plans (including 401(k)), COBRA continuation, workers' compensation, and unemployment. Recommend benefit plan offerings.
• Boost employee morale, motivation, and retention through diversity, inclusion, and wellness programs.
• Manage all employee complaints and internal investigations, including EEOC, DOL, and unemployment claims. Recommend disciplinary action and work directly with legal counsel on legal matters.
• Process all workers' compensation paperwork, monitor cases with the insurance carrier, and manage job restrictions or light duty assignments.
• Process unemployment compensation interrogatories and participate in adjudication hearings on behalf of the company.
• Maintain OSHA-related logs for compliance, complete annual reporting, and ensure proper labor postings are displayed at all locations.
• Document and process all Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in general business, business administration, human resources, or a related field; 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a human resources generalist role is required.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification is desired.
• Previous experience in the logistics and distribution industry is desired.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Ability to speak in front of an audience.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment-related laws.
• Strong attention to detail, coaching, and counseling skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, insurance regulations, COBRA administration, workers' compensation, and 401(k) plans.
• Ability to train and motivate employees at all levels, analyze data, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with company records.
• Proficiency in operating office equipment such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English; Spanish is desired.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and execute accordingly.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality and building a corporate culture of excellence.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without an assistive device (greater weights may be required with assistive devices).
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in a professional office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• May require work in a warehouse environment with moderate safety/health hazard potential.
• Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
• May require work beyond standard office hours (8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday) and on weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive healthcare (all-inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance) after the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k)/profit sharing.
• Paid time off.
• Corporate philanthropy opportunities.
• Employee and family events.