Human Resources Generalist

Clark Associates; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Associates is seeking an HR Generalist to deliver onsite HR support in a fast-paced distribution center in Kentucky. You will execute HR processes, support onboarding, maintain HRIS, and partner with operations leaders and the HR Business Partner to drive people initiatives and ensure compliant, engaged teams across all shifts.

The role emphasizes hands-on presence, policy guidance, and accurate documentation, with responsibilities spanning recruiting support, employee relations,

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-floor presence to answer employee questions and provide first-line HR support.
• Execute daily HR tasks: onboarding check-ins, badge distribution, postings, and assistance.
• Build relationships across departments to understand needs and escalate trends to HRBP.
• Coordinate engagement activities and track participation.
• Coach supervisors on policy interpretation and HR procedures.
• Support employee relations investigations with statements and documentation.
• Monitor attendance trends and assist with return-to-work conversations.
• Ensure consistent policy application and escalate complex issues to HRBP.
• Maintain employee files and HRIS updates.
• Complete compliance tasks: I-9 audits, postings, safety docs.
• Coordinate leave-related information with leave services.
• Track HR metrics: turnover, onboarding, training compliance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for pre-employment and onboarding.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding paperwork.
• Coach new supervisors on HR processes and system navigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

HRIS

Onboarding

Policy interpretation

Compliance

Leave management

Coaching

Communication

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

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 **escalate 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 **escalate 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.