Human Resources Generalist - Charlotte, NC

Great Lakes Petroleum; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Benefits (medical, dental, etc

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Great Lakes Petroleum is seeking an HR Generalist to support the daily operations of the Human Resources department for a full-time onsite role in Charlotte, NC. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee files, HRIS entry, and benefit administration.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. You will engage with employees and managers, handle inquiries, and contribute to safety and compliance efforts in a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a Human Resources role required.
• HRIS experience (Paylocity preferred, not required).
• Expertise across multiple HR disciplines and employment laws.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers and route sensitive matters appropriately.
• Maintain employee personnel files and DOT Driver Qualification Files.
• Monitor driver violations and expiring licenses/medical certificates.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and training.
• Provide administrative support including record-keeping, invoicing, and HRIS entry.
• Support compensation, benefits, leave, performance, and health and safety programs.
• Develop and run employee engagement plans and activities.
• Attend disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for employees.
• Track attendance and geofences; stay updated on HR laws and trends.

Skills

HR disciplines

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

HRIS

Job description

Description

The primary focus of the HR Generalist is to support the daily operations of the Human Resources department, employees, and managers within the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handles inquiries from applicants, employees, managers, and third parties referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Assists with maintaining employee personnel files and DOT Driver Qualification Files.
• Keeps HR and Safety team informed of Driver violations, as well as expiring licenses and DOT medical certificates and endorsements.
• Assists with recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and training.
• Provides administrative support including record-keeping, file maintenance, invoice coding, and HRIS entry.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Creates and implements employee engagement plans and activities.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Books travel arrangements for employees as needed.
• Monitors, maintains, and tracks employee geofences and attendance.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory changes, trends, and best practices in human resources and employment law.
• Receives and processes incoming correspondence, notices, etc.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in a Human Resources role required.
• Must have HRIS experience (Paylocity experience preferred, not required).
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple HR disciplines, thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Suite (particularly Outlook and Excel) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess excellent judgment to prioritize work, handle multiple projects, and meet objectives.
• Exhibits positive attitude with a high level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team environment.
• This is a full-time, onsite position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, etc.)
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting