Job Summary
The HR Generalist provides daily, onsite HR support within a fast-paced distribution center. This role is primarily responsible for executing HR processes, delivering first-line employee support, and ensuring consistent, accurate HR operations across all shifts. The HR Generalist maintains a strong on-floor presence, coordinates onboarding and documentation, supports basic employee relations, and partners closely with the HR Business Partner and operations leaders to maintain a positive, compliant work environment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Employee Support & Engagement
- Maintain a consistent on-floor presence to answer employee questions and provide first-line HR support.
- Execute daily HR tasks including onboarding check-ins, badge distribution, communication postings, and employee assistance.
- Build relationships across departments and shifts to understand employee needs and escal...
- Support engagement activities by coordinating logistics, distributing materials, and ensuring participation tracking.
Employee Relations & Policy Guidance
- Provide supervisors with basic coaching on policy interpretation, documentation requirements, and HR procedures.
- Support employee relations investigations by gathering statements, organizing documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Monitor attendance trends and assist supervisors and leave services team with return-to-work conversations and corrective action documentation.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and escal complex issues to the HRBP.
ES Operations & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee files, HRIS updates, and required documentation.
- Execute compliance tasks including I-9 audits, safety documentation collection, and required postings.
- Coordinate leave-related information with leave services team.
- Track HR metrics such as turnover, onboarding completion, training compliance, and engagement activities
Recruiting & Onboarding Support
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure smooth pre-employment and day-one processes.
- Conduct or support new hire orientation and ensure all onboarding paperwork is completed accurately.
Training & Development Support
- Track completion of ES-related trainings and onboarding milestones.
- Provide basic coaching to new supervisors on HR processes, documentation expectations, and system navigation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.