Senior Generalist, Human Resources

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support operational teams in HR practices, compliance, and performance management. This role involves guiding policies, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, HR experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Full health insurance benefits available on day one

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance and PTO

Life and disability insurance

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HR experience with focus on recruitment and employee relations.
• Experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office required.
• Professional HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance on policies and compliance to the operations team.
• Manage performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach leaders on performance management processes and support training.

Skills

Communication

Employee Relations

HRIS Administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS Systems

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of HR experience, including compensation, HRIS administration, HR management and employee relations with at least 1 year of professional recruitment experience
• Experience working in HRIS and time/attendance systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrate expertise in advanced internet searching, researching candidates
• Professional HR certification
• Experience in working in manufacturing/warehouse facilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience
• Able to work independently under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment

About the Senior Human Resources Generalist job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Work closely with the operations team and provide counsel and guidance regarding policies, procedures and state and federal regulatory compliance requirements
• Assist functional department teams with performance management, including delivering disciplinary action for employees
• Energize HR initiatives as they relate to performance management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, program development and rollout
• Successfully manage employee relations and ethics issues in a timely manner
• Coach leaders through performance management processes and effectiveness
• Provide training as required to support the learning and development team
• Establish relationships with functional department teams to guide staffing and strategic workforce planning initiatives
• Energize employee engagement and satisfaction throughout the team #PIQ

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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