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Human Resources Generalist

Core-Mark
Whitinsville, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Why Join Core-Mark?
Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Summary:
As the Human Resource Generalist, you will be responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and collaborating with HR management in supporting Core-Mark. You will drive employee engagement and help build a people first culture, while also supporting recruiting efforts, safety, workers compensation, payroll, benefits, and training functions. A successful candidate will maintain HR compliances, contribute to innovative HR practices, and play a strategic role in ensuring an environment that enables all.

Position Details:
  • Relocation: This position does not offer relocation
  • Work Location: Whitinsville, MA
    • Travel/Training: This is an onsite position at the Boston, MA OpCo {355 Main Street, Whitinsville MA 01588} with limited travel for training
  • Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM (subject to change based on the needs of the business) with expectations of extended hours twice/month
  • Compensation: $55k-$62k base salary, depending on experience

Position Responsibilities:
  • Perform onboarding needs and facilitate weekly new hire orientation.
  • Biweekly payroll for multiple locations long-term, of up to 500 associates at 2 different OpCo locations (Maine / Boston).
  • Performing HRIS data maintenance; including new hires processing and status changes.
  • Administering various HR plans and procedures for all Core-Mark personnel including pay, benefits, and leave related processes.
  • Addressing employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and HR programs.
  • Conducting best practice surveys and assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Providing employee relations support including conducting investigations.
  • Providing legal support for all active litigations.
  • Conducting regular audits on employee timekeeping records to ensure compliance.
  • Assisting with responses to unemployment claims.
  • Coordinating employee training, employee awards, and other Core-Mark programs.
  • Providing additional support to HR process across Core-Mark.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Must be able to work both independently and collaborate with others.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.”

Qualifications:

  • Must have at least 6 months of HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to work onsite Monday-Friday, normal business hours

Company description


Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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