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Compensation: $68,000
Job Overview – HR Generalist – 33975
A long-standing, well-respected organization in the Charlotte area is seeking a skilled HR Generalist with strong employee relations experience to support a diverse, multi-site workforce. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being a trusted advisor to leaders, and is confident navigating complex HR matters with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Workplace Policy:
Seniority Level: Associate
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About Our Process
Job Overview – HR Generalist – 33975
A long-standing, well-respected organization in the Charlotte area is seeking a skilled HR Generalist with strong employee relations experience to support a diverse, multi-site workforce. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being a trusted advisor to leaders, and is confident navigating complex HR matters with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily guidance to Corporate, Distribution Center, and Store Operations leaders on associate relations matters. Conduct confidential internal investigations—including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other sensitive issues—in a timely, thorough, and objective manner.
- Partner with Payroll to resolve issues, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to reduce recurring concerns.
- Support internal Risk Management efforts by assisting with workers’ compensation claim handling and resolutions.
- Review and administer company-wide leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, Military, and Personal Leave.
- Coordinate with third-party partners on unemployment claims.
- Deliver training on HR topics and employment law updates; maintain strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation to ensure ongoing compliance across the organization.
- Assist with investigations and responses to EEOC, DOL, and OSHA complaints as needed.
- Contribute to special projects and company initiatives that strengthen HR operations and employee engagement.
- Minimum of 3 years of HR Generalist or employee relations experience supporting a multi-site environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting a diverse workforce.
Workplace Policy:
Seniority Level: Associate
Linked In Poster:
About Our Process
- We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
- Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
- Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $68,000