Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Location: Hebron, KY

Reports to: Human Resources Business Partner Dept Name: Human Resources

Position Summary

The HR Generalist serves as the primary contact for our Hebron, Kentucky warehouse, collaborating closely with our HR Business Partner for manufacturing/distribution. They oversee various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance, ensuring the smooth operation of HR activities in support of our warehouse operations.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Ensure all necessary approvals have been obtained prior to launching a search.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for positions ranging from production workers to management roles.
• Coordinate job postings, recruitment events, and campus hiring activities.
• Conduct background checks and verify employment references.
• Work with temporary labor agencies to support staff requests as needed

Onboarding and Orientation:

• Develop and facilitate orientation programs for new hires, including safety training and company policies.
• Coordinate the completion of new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, and personnel records.
• Ensure compliance with onboarding requirements, including I-9 verification and other legal documents.

Employee Relations:

• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflicts.
• Partner with / Coach supervisors on employee management and communication best practices.
• Mediate disputes and provide counseling or guidance to employees as needed.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or misconduct and recommend appropriate actions.
• Assist in organizing employee appreciate/engagement events in conjunction with corporate team

Compliance and Legal Requirements:

• Stay updated on relevant employment laws and regulations, including OSHA, EEOC, and FMLA.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, including wage and hour regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain employee records, reports, and other documentation to meet legal requirements.

Health and Safety:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field preferred
• Minimum two years previous HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.

Competencies 

• Knowledge of HR and Payroll laws and regulations
• Problem Solver 
• Outstanding Organizational skills
• Team-oriented and Collaborative
• Demonstrates high integrity in all activities; does not cut corners to achieve goals.
• Works with minimum direction and independently.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Office with open floor plan
• Business casual office attire
• Work is performed inside a temperature-controlled office building

Physical requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, lift occasionally lifting
• Ability to listen and speak with employees and vendors
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• View and type on computer screens for long periods of time

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.