HR Generalist — Launch a Brand-New Distribution Center

Ferguson; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a dynamic HR Generalist to join our team for the launch of a new Distribution Center in Concord, North Carolina. You will be a founding member helping shape culture, employee experience, and people strategy, supporting about 90 hourly associates and 6 exempt leaders.

As part of the HR partner team, you will handle workforce planning, onboarding, performance coaching, employee relations, and policy interpretation, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Help build a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture during the launch and growth of a new distribution center.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to associates and leaders by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and policy interpretation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, programs, and policies while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data and prepare reports that provide meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for leaders and associates on HR policies, leadership skills, compliance, and employee development.
• Partner with operational leadership on staffing strategies, workforce planning, onboarding initiatives, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Stay current on employment laws and regulations, ensuring policies and practices remain compliant and aligned with business needs.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives, and HR-related reporting while partnering with internal teams to drive process excellence.
• Champion associate engagement initiatives that strengthen retention, morale, communication, and overall employee experience.
• Support change management efforts associated with a growing and evolving distribution operation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

2+ years HR experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Project management

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

Ferguson is seeking a dynamic HR Generalist to join our team for the launch of a new Distribution Center in Concord, North Carolina. You will be a founding member helping shape culture, employee experience, and people strategy, supporting about 90 hourly associates and 6 exempt leaders.

As part of the HR partner team, you will handle workforce planning, onboarding, performance coaching, employee relations, and policy interpretation, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in a