Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary: HR Generalist

The purpose of this job is to provide Human Resources support -- Recruiting, Benefit Administration, Payroll, Employee Relations, etc. - for the Distribution Centers.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Coordinates recruitment and onboarding for the Distribution Center, including the use of temporary service agencies and the hiring and placement of temporary workers. Conducts pre-employment activities, including reference checks, background checks, drug screens, E-Verify, etc. and facilitates new associate orientation and onboarding.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting. Utilize and maintain time and attendance systems to process bi-weekly payroll and related information (hours, rates, status, miscellaneous earnings, etc.).
• Responsible for managing attendance policy and procedure.
• Conduct HRIS data entry, processing and reporting.
• Coordinates various employee incentive, recognition, and engagement programs and activities.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures for Distribution Center associates and assists the management team with employee relations issues. Participates in the discipline and discharge of associates as necessary.
• Manages responses to all unemployment claims and is involved in all unemployment hearings.
• Administers, interprets and explains benefits available to the associates, including oversight for FMLA, leaves of absence, short term disability and long-term disability.
• Assist with drafting and distributing general HR communications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

About Guitar Center

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant work experience within Human Resources (in addition to degree or 6 years of related experience), preferably with a background in recruiting/staffing, LOA, FMLA.
• 1 year of experience in a generalist role required, preferably in a distribution/manufacturing facility with heavy focus on LOA and Benefits.
• Skilled proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Novice knowledge of employment and benefit laws and regulations.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

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