SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Strong computer skills required; i.e., All Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Must be able to interact with all levels of management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.
· A combination of excellent communication, writing, and software skills (with a high proficiency in EXCEL) is also required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· A bachelor’s degree in human resource science or general business administration with a concentration in human resource management is preferred.
· Minimum 6 years of previous hands-on HR generalist and Management experience required. This includes recruitment (direct hire and temps), benefits administration, payroll administration, employee/labor relations, and safety/worker’s compensation, preferably within a warehouse/production environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
· Must be able to work standing up or sitting down for long periods of time.
· Must be able to traverse and access all areas of a warehouse environment.
· Must be able to work in a distribution center environment with a variation of temperatures.
· Ability to safely work around/with heavy moving equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, clamps, scissor lifts) in a high paced environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require occasional travel, subject to business needs. Employees should be prepared to travel for meetings, training or other work-related events as necessary.

· Manage the selection of promotions and placements
· Performance management programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align staff with the strategic goals of the company
· Employee orientation, development, and training established training programs
· Employee Relations-Establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation
· Establish and develop strong working relationships with executives, management, and staff, offering advice, guidance, and coaching as needed.
· Ensure proper labor law compliance-stay updated with all law revisions
· Updates HRO system with all new hires
· Work closely with the DC Manager and assist with employee and temp staffing
· Coordinate performance management program by ensuring performance expectations are being set and policy guidelines are being met, conducted effectively and on time.
· Facilitate effective and timely communication between all levels of employees
· Work closely with the temporary agencies on–site to ensure that the policies and procedures are being adhered to.
· Serve as a backup in the processing of payroll
· Investigate and respond to employee complaints and EEOC charges
· Implement and apply company policies and procedures
· Monitor the Distribution Center environment and notify management of issues/concerns
· Complete and submit all unemployment information to the state on time. Representation of the Company when appropriate at all unemployment hearings and tribunals
· Professional support of the safety programs developed by the Safety Manager and administrative support of all Workers Compensation Programs with Liberty Mutual
· Serve as a resource to employees for answering general benefit questions. Assist with the open enrollment process
· Track compliance of new hires/pay ranges
· Supervision of the daily activities of the HR staff
· Ensure all I-9 forms are completed and accurate for all current and past employees
· Maintain Distribution Center organization charts
· Prepare, recommend, and maintain records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data changes of status
· Stay current on recent federal, state, and local employment law changes and monitor labor law updates for changes that affect HR
· Administer exit interviews, monitor findings, recommend changes, and evaluate effectiveness
· Implement, oversee, and monitor the effectiveness of distribution center training initiatives. Conduct training sessions on various HR topics if needed
· Conduct new employee orientation
· Provide advice and counsel on personnel issues. Investigate and coordinate the resolution of employee issues and conflicts on time
· Travel based on business needs and/or project requirements
· Other duties as assigned