Branch HR Generalist

Branch Human Resources (HR) Generalist

The Branch Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of various administrative and human resources-related tasks. This position also works with branch management to ensure that the company's standard administrative-related procedures are adhered to and that the branch is compliant with local, state, and federal employment and labor laws. This position reports directly to the branch General Manager with an indirect reporting relationship to the Director of Human Resources.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is English/Spanish bilingual, resourceful, and detail-oriented with excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and benefits package includes competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, health spending account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, life and long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness plans, 401K, paid time off, paid sick time, seven paid holidays annually, free gym membership, and employee discount.

Essential duties and responsibilities include administering various HR plans and procedures, assisting with hiring, training, education, and performance management, reviewing and analyzing system reports, managing branch performance evaluation program, informing corporate HR on HR compliance matters, completing and submitting new hire paperwork and termination documentation, performing benefits administration, working collectively with corporate teams to develop and implement efficient processes and procedures, sharing responsibility with branch leadership for organizing team-building events, overseeing coordination of outside services, maintaining compliance with employment, payroll, and labor laws and regulations, understanding and observing safety procedures and practices, attending HR meetings, one-on-one meetings, and staff meetings, and enrolling in continuous education courses.

Required skills include English/Spanish bilingual, ability to travel up to 10% per quarter, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with an HRIS system, ability to multi-task, respond effectively to conflicting priorities, and ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met, ability to work independently with limited management oversight, ability to coach and deliver constructive and difficult feedback, ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, ability to learn and possess strong conflict-resolution skills, ability to research, exercise sound judgment, and effectively use decision-making skills, ability to foster a workplace culture where people feel motivated and are excited to bring their best selves to work and commit to the organization's objectives, understanding of HR policies and procedures and knowledge of federal and state regulations, and thorough understanding of risk management principles and practices.

Required education and experience include a bachelor's degree in any field, 1-5 years of Human Resources, employee relations, recruiting, administrative management, or related experience, prior supervisory or management experience is preferred, distribution, manufacturing, or light industrial experience is strongly preferred, and enrollment, completion, and passing of an HR Certification course within 12 to 18 months of hire.

Physical demands include regularly required to see, talk, and hear, ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary, and occasionally required to lift/move/manipulate up to 50 pounds.

Work environment includes a professional office and warehouse environment, may require travel to other branches or Corporate headquarters up to 10% per quarter, and all employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed.

Safety duties and responsibilities include reporting all incidents and accidents, maintaining the work area in a safe and healthful condition, reporting and correcting unsafe working conditions, operating vehicles in a safe and lawful manner, providing assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards, complying with company drug testing policies and procedures, and complying with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies.

OrePac is a family-owned and operated wholesale building materials supplier providing product, sales, and technology solutions to the shelter industry. OrePac values trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence, and its vision is to create trusted partnerships by providing quality products and maintaining strong relationships through unmatched service, operations, and logistics. OrePac complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.