Human Resources Generalist

PFSbrands; Holts Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PFSbrands is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support People Success initiatives and maintain a compliant, engaging workplace for employee-owners. You will handle onboarding, offboarding and data entry in HRIS, ensuring proper documentation and smooth transitions.

You will assist with recruiting activities, support compliance with employment laws, and contribute to culture programs including employee recognition and LMS trainings, reporting, and communications.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of relevant HR experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems preferred.
• MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.
• Discretion handling confidential information; collaborative and able to handle sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage new hire data entry into HRIS and systems; coordinate onboarding steps and ensure proper documentation (I-9s).
• Coordinate and communicate orientation activities; establish team members in timeclock system; assist with offboarding and exit processes.
• Facilitate recruiting activities including postings, screenings, interviews and scheduling.
• Ensure legal compliance by adhering to state and federal employment laws; support handbook updates and maintain confidential employee records.
• Support culture and engagement initiatives; administer employee eNPS surveys, coordinate anniversaries and recognition, and assist with LMS trainings and communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including reporting and maintenance of People Success communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Reports to: Vice President, People Success

Description

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 to 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 setup 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

• 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