Sr. HR Generalist

Acco-Brands; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability benefits

Insurance options

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ACCO Brands Corporation invites applications for a Senior HR Generalist to deliver advanced HR operational support and employee relations while partnering with HR leadership to align programs with business goals. This role bridges day-to-day HR execution with higher-level program implementation, managing complex employee matters and supporting talent and culture initiatives.

The position ensures compliance with employment laws and company policies, handles leave processes and HR data integrity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience with focus on employee relations and HR operations.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred; strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop effective HR programs aligned with strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for policies, benefits, and HR programs.
• Lead full employee life cycle including recruiting coordination, onboarding, performance, and offboarding.
• Coordinate and deliver orientations and required HR training.
• Coach managers on performance, development and succession planning.
• Provide guidance on corrective action, documentation, and employee issues.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues with escalation to legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements to ensure compliance and records accuracy.
• Support leave administration including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation.
• Collaborate on HR initiatives and process improvements with leadership.
• Drive engagement and inclusive culture initiatives to achieve excellence.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and provide timely system reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and deliver proactive insights for decision making.

Skills

Employee relations

HR operations

Communication

MS Office

HRIS

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

PHR certification

SHRM-CP certification

Job description

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A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.

At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.

Job Summary

The Sr. HR Generalist is responsible for delivering advanced human resources operational and employee relations support while partnering closely with HR leadership and business leaders. This role formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This role bridges day-to-day HR execution and higher-level program implementation, managing complex employee matters, supporting talent and culture initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Through a deep undertanding of business strategy, partner with the business leaders to develop effective HR programs and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and programs.
• Take an active role in the full employee life cycle including recruiting coordination, interviewing, onboarding, orientation, performance management processes, and offboarding.
• Coordinate and deliver employee orientations and required HR and policy training.
• Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management, employee development and succession planning.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on corrective action, documentation, and employee issues.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, including performance concerns, policy violations, and workplace complaints, escalating as appropriate and partnering with legal counsel.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain required employment records and postings.
• Support leave administration processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation.
• Partner with HR leadership on HR initiatives, programs, and process improvements.
• Support and execute corporate and site-driven, engagement, recognition, and inclusive culture initiatives to accelerate a culture of excellence in which employees feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and provide guidance to managers on timely system transactions.
• Ensure accuracy of HR data. Analyze, interpret and draw data insights across various types of employee data to guide decision making in a compelling way that provides proactive solutions to the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated ownership of employee relations and HR operations.
• HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and complex employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong HRIS proficiency and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

About Us:

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting
• Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment
• Parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability benefits
• Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
• Employee and family assistance programs

Growing together is how we win.

With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.

ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Aff…

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.

AODA

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.