Human Resources Generalist

Company Introduction: G&C Food Distributors is a re-distributor of refrigerated, frozen, and dry food. We store and deliver more than 4,000 food items to meet the needs of our customers across 27 states and 28 states internationally. In recent years, G&C Foods has grown to be one of the most respected redistributors in the United States. We are rapidly expanding all areas of our organization.

Location: Alachua, FL

Pay: $65,000-$80,000 Annually with an Associate Bonus Program

Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8a-5p

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will act as the lead support for the HR Operations functional areas of in with a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience in benefits, compliance, and employee relations. Critical to this position is a customer service focused, motivated, self-driven team player with the ability to multi-task and change priorities. This crucial as the Human Resources office is a fast-paced environment with many initiatives taking place simultaneously. Human Resources is a service organization and as such, representatives must have patience and the flexibility to address personnel issues as they arise and treat all employees in a warm, friendly, accommodating manner.

This person will be responsible for:

Employee Relations and Advisement:

• Provide advisement to employees, supervisors and managers on a variety of topics related to HR
• Act as mediator to assist with employee issues, conflicts and investigations.
• Assist with documentation for employee warnings and disciplinary actions including assisting with employee terminations
• Conducts Exit Interviews when warranted

Leave Management:

• Administer end-to-end leave programs (FMLA, ADA, short/long term disability, and other company leave policies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for staff, providing guidance on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws, maintaining accurate records and audit-ready documentation.
• Partner with department leaders and third-party administrators to coordinate leave payments and benefits continuation.

Benefits Administration:

• Provide benefit education to employees as needed and through educational opportunities with vendors
• Administer/Process Annual Benefit Renewal with broker and benefit vendors
• Assist with Open Enrollment processes (ADP/Fidelity changes) and provide employee support for annual elections through communication and meetings.
• Assist with Annual independent Audits to produce 5500 filings
• Administer Wellness Committee activities such as allocation of Wellness Funds from Excellus, Biometric Screening Event, Flu Shot Clinic, etc.
• Assist the HR Onboarding Partner with New Hire Orientations, Interviews and welcoming new employees. providing company information and facilitating training on policies and procedures.

Policy Development, Implementation, Enforcement and Training:

• Develops and implements personnel policies and procedures with approval from the Northeast Corporate office.
• Assists in maintaining employee handbook, updating as needed for compliance
• Assist with Annual Harassment Prevention Training as well as other annualized training required.
• Labor Law Compliance Postings

Compliance Management:

• Staying updated on employment laws, ensuring adherence to regulations, and maintaining employee records.

Employee Communications & Engagement:

• Communicating company policies, updates, and important information to employees.
• Lead Employee Engagement activities in the facility.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• 5 years’ experience in HR required, with 3 years of employee relations and documentation and Leave Management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and organizational abilities
• Proficient in HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now) and data analysis/reporting tools (ADP Workforce Now)
• Preferred background in Warehouse, Industrial, or high volume industry
• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of State and Federal law – NY State law a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits:

• EMPLOYEE HOT DEALS! Everyone's favorite benefit for purchasing all kinds of products for crazy discount prices!
• Excellent Benefits including medical insurance as low as $17.66/week, Vision, Dental, 401k, company-paid life
• Potential for annual associate bonuses of up to an additional 5 weeks’ pay
• Onsite gym/wellness center
• Flexibility with scheduling needs
• Cookouts
• Holiday turkey and ham
• Opportunity for advancement throughout the company
• Open door policy
• Annual Flu Clinic... and so much more!

Contact/Application Information:

• If you’re interested, please apply through our careers page (Careers | G&C Foods). If you have any questions, you can email dkeegan@gcfoods.com. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you!