Human Resources Representative

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking an HR Generalist at the Walton, KY facility. You will handle employee relations investigations, support hourly recruiting, administer benefits enrollment, and ensure accurate timekeeping and attendance across shifts.

The role emphasizes onboarding, training, coaching, and building strong relationships with associates and management. Occasional travel may be required, and you’ll contribute to KPI reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law at federal, state and local levels.
• Experience with union avoidance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations investigations and provide recommendations to management.
• Support hourly recruiting efforts in coordination with site recruiter.
• Administer benefits enrollment and serve as local resource for benefits questions.
• Oversee weekly time and attendance processes to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding and ongoing training for associates.
• Provide coaching and counseling to hourly and salaried staff as needed.
• Produce reports and presentations using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to track KPI results.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or related

Tools

Workday

Kronos

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.Department: Human Resources/Warehouse OperationsLocation: Walton, KYResponsibilitiesEmployee relations: Ensures completion of employment-related investigations and provides recommendations to management and senior HR on resolution. Actively builds and maintains relationships at all levels by regularly walking the warehouse floor and meets with associates to foster positive associate relations. Maintains associate communications boards and hourly associate personnel files.Recruiting: Supports hourly recruiting efforts by partnering with dedicated site recruiter on an as needed basis.Benefits: Supports associates in the benefit enrollment process; serves as local resource.Hourly compensation and time and attendance administration: Appropriately administers facility compensation guidelines for hourly associates, ensuring consistency with application of guidelines and that hourly pay changes are processed in a timely manner. Ensures weekly time and attendance processes are completed.Training/development: Ensures new associates are appropriately oriented to the facility and company; train associates on policies and procedures. Ensures associates have completed all appropriate onboarding training.Coaching/counseling: Serves as information resources for both hourly and management associates.Business Objectives: Assists in the implementation and execution of facility and company objectives through planning, organizing and implementing human resource processes and initiatives. Identifies and recommends continuous improvement opportunities in processes, procedures and policies.Reporting: Creates and completes reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint such as productivity measurement, workforce planning and monitoring KPI resultsAssociate Recognition: Manages associate recognition programs and recommends cost-appropriate recognition programs/events to management.QualificationsEducation/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required.Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or a Business-related discipline is preferred2-5 years of HR experience. Preference given to those who have supported a significant hourly populationUnion avoidance experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.Strong oral and written communication skills.Any experience with Workday and Kronos preferredStrong interpersonal, communications and relationship management skills with both hourly and salaried associates is required.Ability to work independently to meet business objectives.Understanding of federal and applicable state and local employment law.Ability to travel when needed – up to 10%Does require some support outside of regular business hours (Can discuss during interview).#LI-EP1.Benefits:Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursementAnnual bonus eligibility401(k) matchVacation and holiday payEmployee assistance and identity theft protectionCareer development and opportunity for internal promotionsTuition reimbursement for further educationCompany paid life insurance and short term disabilitySaddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here . View the E-Verify Posting here .Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.