Position Summary:

The Human Resource (HR) Generalist assists the local HR team for assigned location(s) or functional area with administration of employee records, compliance with laws and regulations, training, interviewing, special projects, etc. This position provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees. The HR Generalist provides HR support in the day-to-day management of all employees. This position supports HR compliance initiatives to reduce legal risks and ensures legal compliance.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Administer and execute HR programs, i.e., compensation, benefits, leaves, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance and talent management, recognition, engagement, health and safety, HR training, etc.
• Develop and maintain employee partnerships with employees at all levels of the organization from frontline to senior level depending on the assigned location(s)
• Provide cross-functional HR support for multiple departments as applicable based on assigned location (s) or functional area
• Resolve basic to complex problems by leveraging HR knowledge, business knowledge as well as employee partnerships
• Resolve or refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate resource as needed
• Engage in HR Workstream projects, community outreach, employee engagement, etc.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, investigations, exit interviews, etc.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations by reviewing policies and practices and recommend best practices as needed
• Remain current with HR trends, employment laws, best practices, regulatory changes, new technologies, etc.
• Support employees represented by a union if applicable
• Maintain an understanding of the collective bargaining agreement(s) if applicable
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, 3 plus years of Human Resources experience or HS Diploma/GED and 6 plus years of Human Resources experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of an organization
• Excellent follow up and follow through skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Experience working in fast-paced, business environment
• Positive and professional mindset
• Ability to demonstrate trust, confidentiality, and good judgment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Team player and self-starter
• Proficient with HR Information Systems, Timekeeping Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, i.e., UltiPro, iCIMS, Kronos, etc.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Travel up to 15%
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree
• PHR or SPHR Certification
• SHRM Certification
• People leadership experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• SAP experience
• Union experience including Collective Bargaining, etc.
• Experience working for a company with transportation i.e., DOT, JJ Keller, etc.
• Experience working in a food and/or beverage company

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.