Multi-Site HR Generalist — Change Leader & Payroll Partner

Hayes Company Llc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage That Starts Fast

Smile on Us – Dental premiums covered

Life Insurance + 401(k)

Time Off from Day One

Weekly Paychecks

Tuition grants & reimbursement

Quarterly performance bonuses

Job summary

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment, based in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support multiple warehouse locations. You will handle employee relations, performance management, onboarding, payroll liaison, and compliance, with extensive travel to other sites.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in HR, strong knowledge of labor laws, and proficiency with HRIS like Workday or ADP, plus MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar role.
• Proven track record of leading and implementing change management strategies in a growing organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Human Resources operations across multiple sites simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles, labor laws, and best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, such as Workday or ADP, and with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with team members at all levels, from warehouse associates to executive leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize projects in a high-pressure environment.
• Conflict resolution skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to travel approximately 50 percent to assigned sites.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or distribution industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with multi-site leadership to understand site-specific HR needs and provides guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy adherence.
• Leads and executes change management initiatives that support rapid organizational growth, building buy-in from team members and leadership during transitions.
• Manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, completing critical projects on time without sacrificing quality.
• Facilitates clear communication, conducts investigations, and resolves employee relations issues across the warehouse workforce.
• Conducts new hire orientation and onboarding across assigned sites to ensure a smooth and compliant transition into the company.
• Maintains accurate employee records in the HRIS and assists with pay-related inquiries, resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
• Partners with the payroll team to verify payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Provides Human Resources solutions to site-specific challenges related to high-volume staffing, employee engagement, retention, and team performance in a distribution setting.
• Facilitates communication between team members and leadership to maintain an open line of feedback and a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including record-keeping, reporting, and auditing.
• Prepares HR reports, including turnover, headcount, and other metrics, for analysis and planning.
• Coordinates and leads the annual open enrollment process and benefits communications.
• Contributes to ongoing HR projects and strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance mgmt

Policy adherence

Change management

HRIS: Workday/ADP

Payroll coordination

Multi-site coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS: Workday/ADP

Job description

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment, based in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support multiple warehouse locations. You will handle employee relations, performance management, onboarding, payroll liaison, and compliance, with extensive travel to other sites.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in HR, strong knowledge of labor laws, and proficiency with HRIS like Workday or ADP, plus MS Office.