Senior HR Advisor - People Strategy & Compliance Lead

Graybar Electric Company; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,400 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company seeks a Human Resources Advisor to guide managers and employees on HR policies and programs across Zones/Service Centers East Region in Chesterfield, MO. The role emphasizes recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.

Responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, change management, communications, compliance, and investigations. Travel across sites is required; a strong HR foundation and Workday experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Human Resources or related area.
• Experience in a large organization with complex systems and multi-site responsibilities preferred.
• Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field of study preferred.
• HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of operations and financial processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques and practices.
• Experience with Workday and other information systems used in human resource applications.
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills; able to coach and counsel many levels of employees through complicated legal and employee relations issues.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Ability to influence multiple levels within the Company.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Frequent travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide human resources guidance and counseling to managers and/or employees on the effective application of the Company's HR policies, practices, and procedures in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, training, compensation, and benefits.
• Assist in the implementation of Company-wide HR strategies that support successful business outcomes.
• Participate in change management efforts and complex communication initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between the Zones Service Center and Corporate leaders to support and deliver communication and roll out Company initiatives across all areas of HR.
• Ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor regulations. Conduct investigations and/or reviews of employee, management, or third-party concerns.
• Oversee Zones and Service Centers recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, recognition, and performance management activities.
• Stay abreast of local, state, and federal laws, advise management of changes, and ensure branch compliance and take remedial action when necessary.
• Conduct diversity and college outreach.
• Help managers create training and development plans for employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Influence

Coaching

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Other HR information systems

Job description

Graybar Electric Company seeks a Human Resources Advisor to guide managers and employees on HR policies and programs across Zones/Service Centers East Region in Chesterfield, MO. The role emphasizes recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.

Responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, change management, communications, compliance, and investigations. Travel across sites is required; a strong HR foundation and Workday experience are essential.