Human Resources Generalist

Clark Associates; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Associates, a fast-paced distribution center employer in Lebanon, TN, seeks an HR Generalist to provide daily onsite HR support across shifts. You will execute HR processes, handle onboarding, and maintain compliant HR operations with the HRBP and operations leaders.

You will engage with employees, assist with policy guidance and investigations, coordinate leave and attendance efforts, and help track HR metrics while supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training activities.

Qualifications

• Onsite HR generalist supports daily HR processes and employee relations.
• Maintains on-floor presence across shifts to assist employees.
• Coordinates onboarding and required documentation.
• Supports compliance tasks and HR operations across all shifts.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partner and operations leaders on people initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Employee Support & Engagement: Maintain a consistent on-floor presence to answer questions and provide first-line HR support.
• Employee Relations & Policy Guidance: Provide supervisors with basic coaching on policy interpretation and HR procedures; support investigations and documentation.
• ES Operations & Compliance: Maintain employee files, HRIS updates, and required postings; assist with attendance and turnover metrics.
• Recruiting & Onboarding Support: Partner with Talent Acquisition for smooth pre-employment and day-one onboarding processes.
• Training & Development Support: Track ES trainings and onboarding milestones; coaching on HR processes and system navigation.

Job description

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 across all shifts, coordinates onboarding and documentation, supports routine employee relations matters, and works closely with operations leaders and the HR Business Partner to execute people initiatives and maintain a positive, compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 elevate trends to the HRBP.
• 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 elevate 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.