The Human Resources Generalist will assist the HR team performing professional and administrative level human resources work with responsibilities in some or all functional areas of Human Resources.

What you'll Accomplish!

Provide amazing support to the Great Lakes Human Resources Team. This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of the Great Lakes Business Unit serving over 450 retail stores representing over 6000 talented team members. So come Join our team and become a part of the worlds preferred destination for convenience and mobility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Increases employee’s effectiveness by communicating job expectations. Supports leaders with key HR tasks and initiatives.

· Supports team by responding to employee relations concerns related to civil actions, federal agency charges and HR complaints by conducting investigations, maintaining documentation, and partnering with HR partners and legal counsel.

· Assist with solving manager and employee concerns by investigating complaints and concerns

· Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

· Assist team with compliance requirements, policies and regulations by enforcing adherence to corporate systems, policies and governmental laws and regulations

· Assist team on compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying and reviewing/identifying existing and new laws

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related administrative tasks and following up on open issues as advised

Additional Job Description

To properly perform the duties of this position as outlined above, it is essential that the individual be able to meet the following physical demands:

· Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time & operate computer keyboard for data entry.

· Ability to travel.

· Ability to position self to maintain workspace and files including under the desk.

· Ability to communicate to and with coworkers, market managers, directors and shared services team in a manner consistent with business needs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· Ability to observe computer screen accurately for data entry.

· Ability to use fax machines and copiers.

· Ability to exchange information for support for telephone communications. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.

· Ability to work under tight deadlines, interruptions, and stressful situations.

The physical requirements described herein are essential functions of this job. The Company complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability so they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship.

REQUIREMENTS

· Associates/Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related preferred

A minimum of one year experience in and around Human Resource functions and responsibilities.

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Works well independently and in team settings

· Possess intermediate skillset in all Microsoft Office tools

· Strong communication skills to read, listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing

· Ability to process information including gathering, assessing, organizing, auditing, and verifying data

· Working Conditions: Normal office environment with little or no exposure to adverse working conditions. Work may occasionally include long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.