HR Generalist: Build Teams, Policy & Engagement

Covenant Logistics; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 49,657 - 56,492; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Telemedicine

Disability Coverage

HSA

Company-Paid Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Casual Dress Code

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

DFSA

Adoption Assistance

EAP

Pet Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking an HR Generalist to perform day-to-day HR duties across multiple business units. You will manage onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, training, and compliance with employment laws while partnering with leaders to drive performance and maintain a positive culture.

Responsibilities include policy development, investigations, I-9 and E-Verify support, leave management, benefits support, and coordinating employee engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/HR Management or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of HR experience; prior Generalist experience preferred.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM credential preferred; multi-state experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations issues.
• Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Manage LOA/FMLA and short-term disability with vendors; coordinate investigations.
• Assist with I-9 and E-Verify processing and onboarding communication.
• Support benefits administration and employee engagement activities.
• Administer unemployment claims and respond to hearings as needed.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain accurate team member records and timely communications.

Skills

HR policies & procedures

Employee relations

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor in Business/HR Management

PHR/SPHR/SHRM credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Covenant Logistics is seeking an HR Generalist to perform day-to-day HR duties across multiple business units. You will manage onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, training, and compliance with employment laws while partnering with leaders to drive performance and maintain a positive culture.

Responsibilities include policy development, investigations, I-9 and E-Verify support, leave management, benefits support, and coordinating employee engagement