Distribution Center HR Generalist

Ferguson; Celina (OH); On-site; USD 53,199 - 84,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the Distribution Center Team in Celina, OH. You will support 120 hourly teammates and 10 exempt leaders, driving engagement, leadership development, and a high-performance culture across the site.

Partner with managers to ensure consistent HR practices, policy interpretation, and proactive talent development while upholding confidentiality and compliance across contracts and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an HR position.
• Intuition for business with compliance and legality focus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen to ideas and concerns.
• Analytical, diligent, and detail-oriented.
• Strong project management and planning abilities.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and safeguard confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess gaps and opportunities for improvement of HR policies and processes; recommend solutions.
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain reporting for the leadership team.
• Assist in developing and delivering training to managers and employees on HR laws and policies.
• Stay updated on HR laws and amendments; educate staff and update policies accordingly.
• Partner with HRIS, coordinate the HR Audit process; review contracts for compliance; implement new processes.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/business/related

Job description

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company and we are proud to provide best‑in‑class products and services across Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire & Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building & Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. We have approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations and we are looking for a dynamic Human Resources Generalist to join our Distribution Center Team in Celina, OH.

The HR Generalist will support 120 hourly team members and 10 exempt leaders. The role focuses on associate engagement, leadership development, and fostering a positive, high‑performance culture throughout the Distribution Center. As a trusted partner to hourly associates and front‑line leaders, the Generalist will provide guidance on performance management, talent development, policy interpretation, and will ensure consistent HR practices, fostering open communication and championing initiatives that enhance retention, inclusion, and overall associate experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess gaps and opportunities for improvement of policies and processes relating to HR and recommend solutions.
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain reporting for the leadership team.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training to managers, supervisors, and employees on human resource related laws and policies.
• Research and stay abreast of current developments, amendments, and interpretational changes in laws affecting human resources and employer/employee relations; educate and train staff accordingly; make recommendations for changes to policies and procedures to maintain compliance with new developments.
• Partner with HRIS, coordinate the HR Audit process for all audits, review contracts for HR compliance, respond immediately to audit findings, and ensure new processes and policies are implemented to maintain compliance with contracts and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an HR position.
• Intuition for business, partnered with a dedication to compliance and legality matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen attentively to people’s ideas and concerns.
• Analytical, diligent, and detail‑oriented.
• Outstanding project management and planning abilities.
• Ability to build effective, trusting relationships that contribute to personal and team efficiency.
• Keeps matters confidential and uses tact and courtesy while safeguarding confidentiality.

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other and value well‑being alongside hard work. Our competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements, such as mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Pay Range

$4,766.67 – $7,625.00 per month for salaried roles (or hourly for all other roles). This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A). Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Ferguson is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants, and partners. Reasonable accommodation requests may be made through the human resources department.