HR Generalist

SanMar-Internal; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 73,356 - 86,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k plan with employer match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

SanMar-Internal in Ashland, VA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the Distribution Center HR team in employee relations, training, benefits, recruiting, and compliance.

You will advise staff, supervisors and managers on HR issues; handle leaves of absence, payroll for LOA/WC, and ensure accurate regulatory reporting. The role requires 1–3 years HR experience and a Bachelor's degree; PHR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of progressive leadership experience in HR.
• Experience in benefits, leaves, compensation, and HR programs administration.
• Specialized training in employment law, benefits, leaves administration, compensation, employee relations, training.
• PHR-HRCI certification preferred; general knowledge of employment laws.
• Strong oral and written communication; interpersonal and coaching skills.

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 and ensure accurate data in Leave Source System.
• Assist in implementation of HR policies and procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support safety, wellness and health programs; assist in HR goal development.
• Back up HR Manager as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/OD or equivalent

PHR certification preferred

Job description

What's the Short Version?

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting responsibilities and objectives of the Distribution Center's HR department. The HR Generalist performs duties at a professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and performance management. They advise employees, supervisors and managers on human resources issues. The position forms partnerships across the HR department to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

What Will You Be Doing?

• 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 back up to the Human Resources Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• 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, and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
• Specialized training in employment law, benefits, leaves administration, compensation, employee relations, 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.
• Must be able to maintain 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, keeping commitments and asking for and offering help when needed.
• Perform highly responsible and complex work independently and accomplish with minimal instruction or in accordance with established procedures.

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $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.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Office: 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. The employee 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 by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Basic literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.