What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Mitchell Distributing?
Lead with Impact. Support People. Drive Compliance & Culture.
Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to make a meaningful impact across multiple locations? As our Senior Human Resources Generalist, you’ll serve as a strategic partner to leadership and employees while overseeing essential HR functions including employee relations, benefits, compliance, safety, training, and payroll support.
This role offers the opportunity to influence HR strategy, mentor team members, and help foster a high-performing, people-first culture.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Strategic Partnership: Work closely with leadership to align HR operations with business goals across multiple locations.
- Comprehensive HR Ownership: Lead employee relations, benefits, leave administration, compliance, safety reporting, and performance management.
- Culture & Development Focus: Support engagement initiatives and oversee training programs that enhance workforce capability and career growth.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and HR best practices
- Lead investigations and resolve workplace concerns while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
- Administer comprehensive employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and voluntary plans, and coordinate open enrollment and employee education
- Manage full-cycle leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other federal, state, and company leave programs, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
- Oversee workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and workplace safety initiatives in partnership with operations leadership
- Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Ensure adherence to federal and state employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and OSHA regulations
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 4 years of progressive HR experience with strong generalist background
- Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state operations
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of discretion and professionalism
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities and certification support
- Collaborative team environment with strong leadership visibility
- Meaningful work with real organizational impact
Location: Shannon, MS (with occasional travel)
Ready to help build a workplace where people thrive? Apply today and be part of something impactful.