The ES Generalist provides front-line, on-site support within a fast-paced distribution center, executing core ES processes and ensuring consistent, accurate operations across all shifts. The ES Generalist maintains a strong floor presence, supports onboarding documentation and new hire check-ins, provides basic benefits and leave support (e.g., open enrollment assistance, leave intake), and assists with routine employee relations matters. This role reports to the ESBP and works closely with operations leaders to maintain a positive, compliant work environment.
Employee Support & Engagement
- Maintain a consistent floor presence to answer employee questions and provide first-line ES support.
- Execute routine HR tasks including onboarding check-ins, badge distribution, communication postings, and employee assistance.
- Build relationships across departments and shifts to understand employee needs and communicate observations and trends to the ESBP.
- Support engagement activities by coordinating logistics, distributing materials, and tracking participation.
Employee Relations & Policy Guidance
- Provide managers with basic support on policy interpretation, documentation requirements, and ES procedures.
- Support ESBP-led investigations by organizing documentation and maintaining accurate records.
- Monitor attendance trends and assist supervisors with return-to-work conversations and corrective action documentation.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and escalates complex issues to the ESBP.
ES Operations & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee files, HRIS updates, and required documentation.
- Execute compliance tasks including I-9 audits, documentation collection, and required postings.
- Track ES metrics such as turnover, onboarding completion, training compliance, and engagement activities.
Benefits & Leave Support
- Provide basic benefits support, including open enrollment assistance and employee questions, routing complex matters to the Benefits & Compensation team.
- Support leave intake and coordinate leave-related information with centralized Leave Administration team.
Employee Onboarding Support
- Partner with Recruiting and Training & Development to ensure smooth pre-employment and day-one processes.
- Conduct or support new hire orientation sessions and ensure all onboarding paperwork is completed accurately.
- Support hiring surges as needed.
Training Support
- Track completion of ES-related trainings and onboarding milestones.
- Provide basic support to new managers on ES processes, documentation expectations, and system navigation
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience required. HR experience must include employee relations, policy administration, onboarding, coaching leaders, and supporting HR operations.
Education
This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills
Business Proficiency in English is required
Company Overview
A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- PTO
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives
- Company Discounts
- AT&T & Verizon Discount
- Bonus Opportunities
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
Available at HQ Locations Only
- On-Site Fitness Centers
- Dog-friendly Offices