Human Resources Generalist

Arvato; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Arvato is seeking an HR Generalist to provide administrative and strategic HR support for our Rhode Island site. You will coordinate HR activities, assist with payroll, onboarding, and employee relations, and partner with operations to ensure policy compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in HR within logistics environments, a Bachelor’s in HR, and strong communication skills to interact at all levels of the organization. Excellent benefits and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition or HR Coordination experience in warehouse/logistics environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong ability to communicate with operations, leaders and peers.

Responsibilities

• Administer and execute HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave, performance and talent management.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, compliance and employment law to operations.
• Support recruitment and staffing, and payroll inquiries.
• Review, verify and process new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment coordination.
• Assist in orientation and training programs for new employees.
• Help develop employee engagement and retention programs, including recognition and team-building activities.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll systems

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Ultipro

Kronos

Job description

Job Description

The Human Resource Generalist will provide both administrative and strategic support to site operations and business leaders. This role is responsible for coordinating HR and employment-related activities within the assigned business unit. The HR Generalist will also ensure effective communication with employees and address their queries in a timely manner.

YOUR TASKS

• Administer and execute HR programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave management, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, performance and talent management, and productivity enhancement.
• Serve as a key resource to operations, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, legal compliance, and employment law.
• Support recruitment and staffing functions, offering administrative support and customer service for HR, benefits, employment, and payroll-related inquiries.
• Review, verify, and process new hire paperwork for accuracy, ensuring completeness, and assist with benefits enrollment coordination.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of orientation and training sessions for new employees.
• Help develop and implement programs that support employee engagement, morale, and retention, including recognition programs and team-building activities.
• Complete additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or HR Coordinator in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels, including operations, business leaders, and peers.
• 1+ years of experience with reporting, timekeeping, and payroll systems preferred (experience with Ultipro and Kronos is a plus).

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience.