HR Generalist

Talent Specialist

The Talent Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the talent team at the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Mebane, North Carolina, ensuring a workforce that can meet the demands of the DC. The Talent Specialist will also contribute to the overall functioning of the reward and benefit systems to help meet broader organizational goals. The Talent Specialist will engage with stakeholders to facilitate daily human resources transactions, including tracking employee records, supporting the recruitment/interview process, managing the new hire onboarding process, contributing to the administration of the reward and benefit systems, and collaborating with the Talent Leader and the Chick-fil-A Supply leadership team to drive the talent strategy and culture within the DC. In this role, you will help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry.

Location: 2393 Park Center Drive, Mebane NC

Benefits: On top of annual earnings, you will have access to an amazing benefits package each year!

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free lunch, snacks and drinks as part of your workday.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
• PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire
• Wellness Hours: 16 Hours per year
• Holiday Pay: 8 Days per year (this includes 1 floating holiday)
• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options, including a no premium health insurance for individuals, and a low-cost premium health insurance for family plans
• Retirement: 401K with 5% match for eligible employees (has to be 21+ yrs. Old)
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Short-Long Term Disability and CFA Marketplace that holds a large variety of discounts for things like entertainment, shopping, travel, etc. To help you thrive in all areas of life, including emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual!

Responsibilities:

Support the on-site Talent Leader in the execution of recruitment initiatives to effectively staff the Distribution Center operations, including coordinating interview logistics (e.g., timing, location, interviewers, communications), conducting interviews for hourly team members, and ensuring a smooth recruitment process

Maintain records management within the HR system for all staff in the facility, including compiling data and providing insights to the Talent Leader

Drive employee engagement across all departments of the DC, including processing and assisting with employee inquiries in a timely manner and in a way that reflects the culture, and developing and executing initiatives to promote a culture that reflects Chick-fil-A Supply's values of care, safety and excellence

Advise and support team members on various topics, including employment law and government regulations, performance management, team morale, and various policies (e.g., FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, handbook, etc.)

Run the payroll administration process for the DC and provide issue resolution to Staff and Leaders

Partner with Legal, business partners, and the Talent Leader to ensure legal compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements

Plan, coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and other training sessions and seminars, as needed

Other duties as may be assigned as needs arise

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of HR-related experience, including at least 1 year in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of general HR policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to build relationships and influence others across multiple operations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
• Ability to occasionally travel, including overnight trips
• Have experience with investigations including, but not limited to, accidents and harassment allegations
• Have experience recruiting and developing a strong, diverse team
• Have some understanding of labor legislation
• Be able to lead through change management
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) to safely follow verbal instructions, complete documentation and paperwork, and accurately interpret labels, pick lists, scanner prompts, signage, and company communications

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Spanish speaking strongly preferred
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience, including 3+ in a distribution or manufacturing
• Working knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and IT systems
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems
• Working knowledge of payroll administration
• Working knowledge of innovations in supply chain
• Working knowledge of safe work practices (OSHA, etc.) for all functions performed in a distribution facility
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and other governmental requirements related to human resources
• Demonstrated business acumen of HR KPIs; using data to drive continuous improvement
• Excellent business communication and presentation skills
• Food service distribution experience

Required Years of Experience: 3

Travel Requirements: 30%

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Relocation Assistance Provided: No