HR Generalist, Distribution Center

Knitwell Group; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at KnitWell Group

Career development opportunities

Volunteer & charitable giving programs

Medical, dental, vision & 401(K)

EAP

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support at the Greencastle, IN distribution center. You will implement HR policies, ensure compliance, and support associate relations, onboarding, performance management, and engagement initiatives.

You will collaborate with corporate HR and payroll teams, administer leave, support safety programs, and coach supervisors and group leads to strengthen the internal talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2–5 years of HR experience; exposure to multiple HR functions.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to generate basic HR dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for associate concerns and conflict resolution.
• Support supervisors in managing performance issues and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote associate engagement.
• Monitor attendance trends and support corrective action processes.
• Administer leave programs, including FMLA and ADA.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with Asset Protection on safety initiatives and incident reporting.
• Serve as liaison for Workers Compensation cases.
• Facilitate orientation sessions for new hires.
• Assist with associate recognition programs.
• Support leadership development for supervisors.
• Coach and develop Group Leads for internal pipeline growth.
• Assist associates with payroll, timekeeping and benefits inquiries.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and payroll teams to resolve issues.

Skills

People relations

Policy compliance

Leave management

Performance mgmt

Payroll support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin/Psychology

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

BambooHR

Job description

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role
The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support for associates and leadership within the distribution center. This role is responsible for implementing HR policies, ensuring compliance, and supporting initiatives that foster a positive and productive work environment. The HR Generalist acts as a key resource for associate relations, new hire orientation, compliance-related activities, performance management, and engagement initiatives.

The impact you can have

Serve as a primary point of contact for associate concerns, situations and conflict resolution.

• Support supervisors in managing performance issues and disciplinary action.

• Foster a positive work environment and promote associate engagement.

• Monitor attendance trends and support corrective action processes.

• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, etc.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA regulations and company & DC policies.

• Collaborate with Asset Protection to support safety initiatives and incident reporting.

• Serve as liaison for Workers Compensation cases.

• Facilitate orientation sessions for new hires.

• Assist with associate recognition program.

• Support leadership development for supervisors.

• Coach and develop Group Leads to strengthen the internal pipeline for supervisor roles.

• Assist associates with payroll, timekeeping and benefits-related inquiries.

• Collaborate with corporate HR and payroll teams to resolve issues.

You'll bring to the role

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional)

• PHR (Professional in Human Resources)

Experience:

• Typically, 2-5 years of HR experience

• Experience and/or exposure to multiple HR functions such as:

• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Basic reporting (intermediate skills in Excel or HR dashboards)

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off - paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

• On-site : This position works on-site 5 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat our Distribution Center in Greencastle, Indiana.

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Location:

DC-Greencastle IN-ascena, IN 46135

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.