HR Generalist: Drive People & Performance

Covenant Logisitcs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

Short & Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Casual Dress Code

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program

Dependent Care FSA

Adoption Assistance

EAP

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Logistics in Chattanooga is seeking an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR duties across multiple business units. The role covers onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, training, and compliance with employment laws.

You will partner with leaders to drive performance and foster a positive workplace culture. The position emphasizes investigations, policy development, benefits support, and engagement activities, with a focus on processing leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/HR Management or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Human Resource Specialist experience required. Previous HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Professional HR credentials (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Experience in a multi-state environment preferred; Logistics/Trucking Industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to team members and management on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Manages leave of absence administration and collaborate closely with third party vendor to manage FMLA/LOA requests and Short-Term Disability claims.
• Conduct effective, non-biased and thorough investigations by partnering with HR Manager. Ensures all investigations receive prompt resolution.
• Assists with I9 and E-Verify Management to include day one processing, audits, and communication with those responsible for the onboarding process.
• Provide assistance with Benefits Administration.
• Plan and execute team member engagement activities and programs.
• Manage unemployment claims: providing a timely response to claims filed and management of unemployment hearings.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Works with the HR Management team to help monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Work with other HR team members to assist both drivers and non-drivers on a timely basis. Answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up to date team member records.
• Provide recommendations for innovative approaches, policies and procedures to ensure continual improvement in efficiency of the department and services performed.

Skills

HR Solutions

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Employment law

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR Management

1-2 years HR experience

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP credential

Multi-state environment experience

Logistics/Trucking industry experience

Job description

Covenant Logistics in Chattanooga is seeking an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR duties across multiple business units. The role covers onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, training, and compliance with employment laws.

You will partner with leaders to drive performance and foster a positive workplace culture. The position emphasizes investigations, policy development, benefits support, and engagement activities, with a focus on processing leave