HR Generalist

Job Details: Job Location: Headquarters Corporate Offices - El Paso, TX 79901, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.04 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Human Resources, Become a part of the Economy Team! A Little About Us What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico. What we are looking for We are seeking an organized, professional, and people-focused HR Generalistto join our Human Resources team. This position plays an important role in supporting our employees and managers while coordinating a wide range of day-to-day HR functions. The HR Generalist will serve as a key resource for employees and managers and will be responsible for supporting the employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding through benefits, attendance, payroll support, employee relations, and offboarding. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a fast-paced, hands-on environment, is highly organized, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail. Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate day-to-day HR operations and provide support to employees and managers. Maintain accurate employee information, personnel files, and HRIS records. Process employee changes including new hires, transfers, promotions, pay changes, and terminations. Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, interviews, background checks, and candidate communications. Partner with hiring managers to support staffing needs and recruitment efforts. Coordinate new employee onboarding, orientation, required documentation, and training. Assist with employee benefits, open enrollment, qualifying life events, and benefits-related questions. Support leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and other leaves of absence. Administer and monitor attendance and timekeeping processes. Assist with processing payroll, timekeeping reviews, and payroll-related questions. Coordinate with temporary staffing agencies regarding staffing needs, employee assignments, attendance, and related issues. Support workplace safety initiatives, safety documentation, training coordination, and communication of safety requirements. Assist with employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, and corrective action documentation as directed by HR leadership. Maintain compliance-related records, postings, forms, and documentation. Prepare HR reports and assist with tracking key metrics such as headcount, turnover, attendance, absenteeism, recruiting, and training. Coordinate employee communications, HR policy rollouts, employee acknowledgments, meetings, and engagement activities. Assist with employee separations, exit processes, benefits notifications, and HRIS updates. Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and Company information. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience. Perform otherduties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: 2–4 years ofHuman Resources experiencerequired. Bachelor's or associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Working knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, and employment compliance. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with managers and the HR team. Strong customer-service and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required. Benefits: Company PaidVision and Dental coverage Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disability Low Cost Health Insurance Vacation time Company Holidays Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This position is for our Headquarters location at 1000 E Overland Ave, El Paso, TX 79901. #J-18808-Ljbffr