Human Resources Generalist

PFSbrands; Holts Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

PFSbrands in Missouri seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support people processes, ensure compliance, and foster a positive workplace. You will manage onboarding, HRIS records, I-9s, and benefits coordination with the People Success team.

This role emphasizes data integrity, employee experience, and culture initiatives, including eNPS surveys, training, and communications. A BS/BA in HR or related field is preferred, with 0–3 years' experience; strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• BS/BA in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant HR experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems preferred.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Hiring/Onboarding/Offboarding data entry into HRIS and timeclock systems; communicate onboarding steps and ensure documentation (I‑9s).
• Recruiting support: postings, screenings, interviews, scheduling.
• Compliance: ensure compliance with state/federal laws, support handbook updates, maintain confidential records, track LMS trainings.
• Culture & Engagement: support People Success initiatives, coordinate employee recognitions, update communications.
• Other duties including reporting and maintenance of People Success communications.

Skills

HR processes

Onboarding

Compliance

Employee relations

Communication

Education

BS/BA in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Vice President, People Success

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment by supporting the company’s people processes and programs. This role focuses on maintaining compliance, enhancing employee experience, and contributing to the development of a positive organizational culture. You will work closely with the People Success team to ensure the well‑being of employee‑owners and maintain a culture that aligns with the company's values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hiring/Onboarding/Offboarding: Manage new hire data entry for all companies into HRIS and other systems. Communicate with new hires about onboarding steps and ensure proper documentation, including I‑9s. Coordinate and communicate orientation activities. Establish team members set up in timeclock system. Support offboarding processes, including termination documentation and system updates and assist with scheduling benefits meeting and exit interview. May assist with talent acquisition activities.
• Recruiting: Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation sessions. May assist with job postings, screenings, interviews and scheduling.
• Compliance: In all areas of responsibility, ensure legal compliance by adhering to state and federal employment laws and regulations. Support the annual Employee Handbook updates. Maintain proper leave documentation. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS systems. Launch and track LMS trainings to appropriate team members.
• Culture & Engagement: Contribute to building a positive company culture through support of People Success initiatives. Administer employee eNPS surveys, coordinate anniversaries and employee recognitions and update slides/tvs with information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including reporting, maintenance of People Success related communications, etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS or BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• 0-3 years of relevant experience is preferred in one or more of the following areas: human resources, employee relations, payroll, benefits support, people operations
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in HRIS systems preferred
• Intermediate skills with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.
• Collaborative and able to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in normal office conditions
• Some limited travel may be required for training or company events

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer daily
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 25 pounds on an infrequent basis
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or employees via phone and in person in English
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move from car to customer location