HR Generalist

Hayden Beverage Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayden Beverage Company in Boise, ID is seeking an HR Generalist to support employees and managers with HR programs, onboarding, and compliance. This role partners with leadership to foster a positive work environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of HR experience, proficiency with Paycom or similar HRIS, and strong communication skills for training and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR experience required.
• Experience with Paycom or other HRIS preferred.
• Ability to recruit, interview, and retain talent.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of HR laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees and managers.
• Maintain confidential employee records and I-9s.
• Coordinate performance management and training activities.
• Assist with compliance and safety regulatory requirements.

Skills

Recruiting & interviewing

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Public speaking

HR data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Co-Pilot

Job description

HR Generalist | Boise, IDJoin the Northwest’s Best Executing DistributorAre you looking for a career with a company that invests in your future and is committed to your growth? Start your career in the fast-growing beverage sales distribution with one of the fastest emerging brands at Hayden Beverage.We are currently hiring an HR Generalist for our Boise team.Compensation: $28.85 - $31.25 per hourSchedule: Monday through Friday (starting at 9am MST)General Statement of DutiesThis position provides HR support, guidance, and assistance to employees and managers across assigned departments. The HR Generalist applies knowledge of core HR functions to help interpret policies, support employee relations activities, coordinate HR programs and processes, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations. This role works closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership to address workplace concerns, provide HR resources, and support a positive and productive work environment while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professionalism. The HR Generalist exercises sound judgment within established policies and procedures but has limited authority for independent decision-making, referring complex or high impact matters to the Director of Human Resources as appropriate.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis role supports day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, training, and regulatory compliance—while also providing general office administrative support as needed. Additionally:Exhibit the core values of the company and contribute to building and supporting the culture of the organization.Work alongside the recruiting process to include assisting applicants from submission of application through the selection and placement processes.Coordinate, as needed, the delivery of a seamless onboarding experience for new hires—partnering with managers and supervisors, leading new-employee orientation and related onboarding processes as needed to ensure a positive, informative first day and successful assimilation.Maintenance of Personnel Files, I-9s, DOT and medical files.Assist leaders in the planning process to ensure strategic plans drive business results, optimize customer service, and align with company values.Provide guidance, coaching, and consultation regarding leading people and organizational management practices to develop site people leaders.Provide administrative and operational support for the company’s performance management process, including scheduling, tracking completion, and assisting with the preparation of performance management documentationPromote adoption and effective use of company programs such as reward, recognition, talent, and communication programs.Contributes to the development of people strategies that support business strategies and objectives and help to drive business and organizational performance.Address and resolve employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.Administration of compliance processes for HR and Safety laws including equal employment, affirmative action, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA, DOT, workers compensation and other relevant employment laws.Work cooperatively with the Director of Human Resources to assist with office administrative duties and functions as necessary.Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHigh School or GED equivalent required.1-3 years of relevant HR experience required, PHR and/or SHRM-CPAbility to follow directions and with necessary attention to detail.Experience with Paycom or other HRIS system preferred.Demonstrate history of successful hiring including recruiting, interviewing, and retention.Must be comfortable with regular public speakingDemonstrate knowledge of laws and regulations related to human resource management.Approachable, flexible, collaborative self-starter with a passion for organization, policies and procedures, and risk mitigationAnalytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decision-making.Passionate about creating positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environments.Demonstrated ability to effectively operate a variety of software programs related to the technical competencies of this position, proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Co-Pilot.Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients while providing high levels of service by communicating clear and timely responses to issues, requests, problems, and regular reporting.Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.Demonstrate an ability to appropriately retain documentation and supportive materials for administrative actions.Demonstrate a sufficient ability to solve problems and manage multiple interruptions effectively as well as successfully function as a member of a team through communication while engaging in self-directed resourcefulness and analytical thinking.