Human Resources Generalist

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with leadership to implement local, regional, and corporate HR programs, policies, and initiatives ensuring equitable development and fair treatment of personnel.

The role covers compliance, investigations, performance management, staffing, and compensation program administration, collaborating with OpCo leaders to optimize workforce effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of HR experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Investigate problems such as working conditions, discipline, and appeals.
• Provide guidance for problem resolution to department officials and individuals.
• Oversee performance management and provide coaching.
• Create and maintain workforce staffing plans with OpCo leaders.
• Coordinate recruiting to hire diverse, skilled associates and manage workload.
• Formulate and recommend HR program goals and objectives in employee relations.
• Develop and oversee labor relations within HR programs.
• Develop and administer compensation policies and programs.
• Provide guidance on compensation strategy planning and administration.
• Communicate compensation policies to associates.
• Provide direction to all HR functions and policies.

Skills

HR laws & regs

Recruiting & staffing

Org & problem solving

MS Office & HRIS

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for working with leadership to successfully execute local, regional, and corporate human resources programs, initiatives, and policies to maintain equitable and consistent development and treatment of personnel at the Operating Company (OpCo).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the company complies with all State and Federal regulatory agencies and employment laws
• Investigate problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and associate and applicant appeals
• Provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to department officials and individuals
• Oversee the performance management process, working with OpCo leaders on their associate reviews and coaching, providing training and consultation as necessary
• Work with OpCo leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans
• Coordinate recruiting efforts to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled associates are hired, and workload levels are appropriate and maintained, and work to maximize turnover
• Formulate and recommend program goals and objectives in all areas of employee relations
• Develop, implement, and administer the management-labor relations area of the Human Resources program to improve labor relations
• Develop and/or oversee compensation policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide guidance on compensation strategy planning and administration
• Communicate compensation policies, procedures, and programs to associates
• Provide guidance and recommendations for HR (human resources) practices and problem resolutions
• Provide direction to all HR (human resources) functions and policies

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources, three years in a supervisory position preferred, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Recruiting and staffing
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various HRIS
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels