HR Generalist - Nightshift

It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide.
In addition to this base compensation, you'll benefit from our competitive health and welfare programs, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, opportunities for tuition assistance, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Salary determination considers your skills, experience, job location, internal pay equity and job architecture. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics regularly reviews our pay ranges against industry standards to ensure fairness.
The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting a wide range of HR responsibilities for US and Canada. Position is responsible for aligning HR strategy with business objectives and supporting HR business needs. The position will serve in a supporting capacity to assigned business leaders and employees on all HR related issues. Key responsibilities include assessing and anticipating HR needs in assigned regions and proactively addressing those needs. Position will forge partnerships and deliver value-added HR services to management and employees. Partners with country leadership and regional HR to understand and align with business needs and strategies. Develops country HR goals in support of business objectives.

• Provides support and guidance to management on a wide range of HR issues to include employee relations, engagement, compensation, leaves of absence, policy interpretation, and staffing to name a few.
• Handles performance management program; introductory reviews, one on ones and annual performance reviews.
• Handles performance improvement, provides managers guidance and participates in counseling/disciplinary meetings as needed.
• Processes verification of employment on active and terminated employees as well as processing unemployment claims, including termination backup documentation.
• Maintains I-9 forms up to date and documents. HR representative for the country compensation committee.
• Handles employee relations issues, HR investigations, disciplinary challenges and disputes.
• Manages all status changes and ad hoc salary changes to ensure compliance with policy and standards.
• Works closely with Regional Talent Acquisition Manager to support staffing efforts. May participate in interviews and candidate assessments as needed, step in to assist with critical needs roles and/or educate hiring managers on recruitment process. Works closely Regional Operations Training Manager to identify and facilitate training in assigned country.
• Performs focus groups and participates in employee engagement initiatives to improve overall engagement and employee retention.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement

• Minimum two years of HR administration experience preferably supporting operations and/or multiple locations
• Knowledge of HR best practice, systems and solutions
• Technology – experience with HRIS/HCM systems, preferably ADP and/or Workday.

• Adaptable / flexible to high-pressured environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, and Internet - should have proficiency with basic Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English in order to present information to customers, management, and subordinates in a professional setting
• Project oriented – must have experience with project work.
• Self-starter, independent thinker, ability to perform with limited supervision.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills a strong plus

• Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact
• Requires close-up and computer screen distance vision ability
• Requires overnight travel of approximately 20%

The work environment characteristics are similar of those of an office setting with various office equipment.
Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: