HR Generalist

Multi-Unit Human Resources Generalist – Grocery RetailThis position will require relocation to Eastern South Carolina.A highly field-oriented Human Resources Generalist supporting a multi-unit grocery retail operation across approximately 12–20 stores in Eastern South Carolina. This role is embedded directly in store operations and works side-by-side with Store Managers and District Leaders to drive workforce stability, employee relations execution, compliance, and leadership development across high-volume frontline retail environments. This is an operator-leaning HR role where success is measured by store performance, retention, and workforce consistency across assigned locations. This role will require relocation to Eastern South Carolina and will come with assistance.Compensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $80,000–$90,000, commensurate with experienceMedical, dental, and vision coverageCompany vehiclePaid time offLong-term leadership development and internal promotion cultureRelocation assistance to Eastern South Carolina is availableCore ResponsibilitiesWork directly with store and district leadership across multiple locations to support workforce needsManage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and formal investigationsSupport hiring, staffing stability, and retention efforts across assigned storesEnsure adherence to employment standards and internal policy requirements (including ADA and FMLA-related processes)Analyze turnover patterns and partner with operations to improve workforce stabilityAssist with leadership pipeline planning and internal advancement initiativesConduct regular on-site store engagement visits to evaluate talent and training needsSupport consistency in compensation practices across store rolesCoordinate return-to-work processes and workplace accommodations in partnership with safety teamsMaintain HR records, systems, and employment lifecycle processesProvide day-to-day HR guidance to field leadership teams in a multi-unit environmentOperate as a field-embedded HR partner spending approximately 65% of time in-store supporting operational execution and workforce managementWhat You Bring5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience in grocery, supermarket, or high-volume multi-unit retail environmentsProven experience supporting 10+ store locations in a field-based or district-level HR capacityExperience supporting hourly, frontline employee populationsBackground in employee relations and workplace issue resolutionComfort working in a travel-heavy, store-facing HR roleAbility to build trust with operational leaders in fast-paced environmentsDemonstrated ability to directly influence store-level operational outcomes through workforce decisions (turnover, staffing, attendance, engagement)Relevant Background ExperienceGrocery or supermarket HR or store operations leadership experienceMulti-unit retail environments (10–20+ locations)Big box or high-volume retail with hourly workforce intensityStore Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or District Manager experience with HR accountabilityField HR or regional HR roles embedded in store operationsKey Areas of ImpactEmployee relations and workplace resolutionMulti-location retail supportGrocery and supermarket operations environmentCompliance and policy alignment (ADA, FMLA, etc.)Staffing and workforce stabilityRetention and employee engagementLeadership development and succession planningHigh-volume hourly workforce supportStore-level partnership and coachingOperational HR execution in the field