Position Summary: Responsible for continued focus and refinement of Phillips’ culture, employee advocacy, and positive Associate relations while partnering with Leadership Teams across the organization. This position also requires a focus on HR initiatives with an emphasis on employee engagement & recognition, Associate relations and development, talent acquisition and onboarding, Associate retention and roundtables as well as day-to-day HR activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Development and maintenance of our culture of inclusion and employee advocacy, aligned with our Values.Exercise Influence Leadership and collaboration skills with our leadership teams to address and resolve issues while mitigating risk.Support the locations’ Associates with our talent acquisition process, inclusive of assisting with conducting interviews, selecting candidates, and making hiring decisions. Ongoing location support with Associate onboarding, training & performance management. Additional focus on employee relations, compensation, and benefits. Serve as point of contact for employee questions, concerns and complaints. Addressing issues promptly and equitably. This includes conducting thorough investigations into complex employee issues, developing recommendations and implementing appropriate courses of resolution.Partner with our leadership teams to support Associate coaching & counseling, performance management and exit interviews.Partner with our leadership teams in each location to coordinate, collect feedback and follow through on employee round table/site assessment processes & discussions. Coordinate with leaders, to organize events and activities focused on recognition and workplace engagement to recognize and appreciate our Associates.Ensure all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations are upheld inclusive of UE claim processing, representing Phillips. Assist corporate HR with companywide training on policy and legal updates.Review Employee Corrective Action notices and advise leadership & HR Leadership on issues and concerns.Develop working knowledge of HRIS to support overall business needs.Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, inclusive of employee data, performance coaching, strategic company information and FMLA/ADA/LOA/WC issues. Maintain a high level of professionalism, setting a high standard for all employees.Other duties as assigned. Key Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities that every person in this position must possess to be successful)Successful experience as a highly engaged, HR professionalStrong investigative and problem-solving skills, with attention to detailSuccessful experience exercising Thought Leadership with peers and DC LeadersStrong communication skills with positive experience relating to employees at all levels in the organizationStrong demonstrated experience developing and executing a strategic plan, both short and long termDemonstrated success effectively organizing and managing multiple competing priorities & activitiesAbility to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, and executivesExcellent customer service and partnership skills and maintaining a professional demeanor always to interface effectively with all internal and external customersCreative and able to present various solutions when issues emergeDemonstrated experience following through on open issues, ensuring appropriate closure to issues, and effective communication with all partiesExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenEffective presentation skillsComplex problem solving – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environmentDemonstrated success in defining problems, interviewing parties, collecting data, establishing facts to draw valid conclusions, and planning/aligning on appropriate next stepsAbility to work under pressure with time constraints.Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field; PHR Certification desiredA minimum of 5-7 years of HR generalist experience is required, working in a distribution or warehouse environmentWorking knowledge of various HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational design, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment lawKnowledge of California labor and wage and hour lawsHigh proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointFlexibility to provide coverage over multiple shifts and locationsAbility to travel as needed About Phillips Pet Food & Supplies Phillips Pet Food & Supplies began as a family owned and operated business in 1938. Today there are 11 distribution centers strategically located across the United States. We proudly service Pet Stores, Aquatic Stores, Feed & Farms, Groomers, Veterinarians and Human OrganizationsOur Commitment is simple: To provide our customers with the products and services that will continue to contribute to the growth and profitability of their business. AA/EEO Policy StatementPhillips Pet Food & Supplies is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. INDPPFS