HR Generalist

aa224; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

McLane is seeking an HR Generalist in Brookhaven, MS to support training, compliance, and recruitment across the organization. You will assist with harassment training, safety protocols, and onboarding while ensuring fair and legal hiring practices.

You will manage requisitions, coordinate career fairs, provide employee relations support, and help maintain HR records. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in HR, with PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in training and coaching.
• Understand safety practice guidelines.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word and Excel; PeopleSoft preferred.
• Able to review and interpret data, policies, and business practices.
• Effective verbal and written communicator with teammates at all levels.
• Able to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and observe in training programs to comply with company practices and laws.
• Facilitate mandatory training, safety, and special classes for teammates.
• Maintain HR records, investigations, reporting, and related documentation.
• Coordinate events such as CMN, United Way, Health Fair, and teammate parties.
• Support HR Manager as needed.
• Ensure employment processes comply with legal guidelines and fairness.
• Manage requisitions and collaborate on recruitment strategies with managers.
• Coordinate career fairs, review applications, and communicate status to applicants.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

English Proficiency

Data Interpretation

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: Competitive pay based on education and experience
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as an HR Generalist:

• Assist and observe in various training programs in order to comply with McLane Company training practices and federal laws.
• Facilitate mandatory harassment/substance abuse training, safety, and arrange special classes for teammates.
• Maintain logo clothing, relocation billing, FMLA records, Workers Compensation and safety investigations, documentation, reporting and evacuation plans.
• Coordinate special events such as: CMN, United Way, Health Fair, teammate parties, etc.
• Support for HR Manager as needed.
• Ensure that the McLane Company employment process is carried out within legal guidelines and that each applicant is treated fairly and consistently.
• Manage requisitions and develop appropriate recruitment strategies with managers (i.e.: advertisements, internet).
• Coordinate and attend career fairs, receive, review, and screen applications and resumes, communicate application status to applicants, check references and verify previous employment.
• Advise supervisors on hiring/offer procedures, arrange pre-employment paperwork and orientation, and maintain Jobs Box.
• Promote teammate morale through open lines of communication and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate teammate meetings assist in facilitation of New Hire Orientation, and interact daily with teammates and managers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as an HR Generalist:

• Have a bachelor’s degree.
• Have 2+ years experience in Human Resources.
• Possess hands on experience in training and coaching.
• Understand safety practice guidelines.
• Have strong MS Office skills including Word and Excel. PowerPoint will be useful; Peoplesoft experience preferred.
• Be able to identify and work through problems and conflicting issues in a clear and diplomatic manner.
• Be able to review and interpret data, transactions, policies, and business practices.
• Be an effective communicator (verbally and written) with teammates at all levels.
• Be able to work in diverse and fast paced environment.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/