HR Generalist First Shift

HR Generalist

Imagine being at the heart of our growth story, where your role as an HR Generalist is crucial in shaping the next chapter of our success. You'll be the trusted guide who helps our local teams navigate through the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly growing business landscape through on-site HR visibility. You'll weave together strategic insight and empathetic partnership to build an environment where customer satisfaction thrives, and our people excel.

Work Location: Henrico, VA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with 1 late day per week (12pm-8:30pm)

Compensation/Benefits: Attractive annual salary of $70,000 - $80,000 plus bonus with benefits including PTO, sick time, corporate holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Partners with Compensation team to conduct wage surveys within labor market or analyze wage and salary data to determine competitive compensation plan.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects associates to fill vacant positions.
• Coordinates new hire and new leader orientations.
• Coordinates training and cross-training activities within facilities.
• Assist with hosting events designed to increase morale and company culture.
• Ensure facility leadership is fully trained and is up to date on all performance management activities (including but not limited to reviews, goal setting, development planning, etc.).
• Partners with corporate HR team to formally and informally investigate and advise management in appropriate resolution of associate relations issues.
• Writes and responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Prepares associate separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations when needed.
• Processes temporary labor requests to fill needs within facilities.
• Coordinate associate events with operations team.
• Assist with administrative functions for General Manager and other site operations leaders and Human Resources.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and relevant work experience in lieu of an advanced degree; OR a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience as an HR Specialist, preferably within a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong facilitation and interpersonal abilities
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment, supported by strong investigative, documentation, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong organizational abilities and demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust with leaders and employees
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule within a warehousing operation
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using ADP platforms, including ADP WFN and ADP RM.