HR Generalist

$60,000 - $65,000/Yr

Central Garden & Pet - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Columbus, OH

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The HR Generalist at Bell Nursery plays a crucial role in supporting the store division across the South Atlantic and Midwest regions. This position focuses on talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, and policy interpretation, with a significant emphasis on hiring and training seasonal staff. The HR Generalist will work remotely while managing a diverse workforce across multiple states, ensuring effective HR practices and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles for a group of stores.
• Proactively identify talent gaps and provide creative recruiting solutions.
• Administer the requisition/approval process including all advertising needs for the area.
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources and store leadership teams for talent planning initiatives.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews and manage personnel actions/changes.
• Interpret human resources policy and procedures for employees and store leadership.
• Respond efficiently to HR queries from employees and store leadership.
• Lead the Progressive Discipline process and conduct workplace investigations.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, and documenting HR policies and procedures.
• Coach, counsel, and problem-solve with operational leaders and front-line managers.
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources for Learning & Development initiatives.
• Lead the onboarding process and ensure accurate completion of new hire paperwork.
• Participate in the design and facilitation of training efforts throughout the company.
• Conduct training on Performance Reviews, Paycom, and compliance initiatives.
• Facilitate the accident/incident process and manage the workers' compensation process.
• Promote a positive work environment and increase employee engagement.
• Coordinate benefit administration and ensure ACA compliance.
• Organize employee recognition events and drive a positive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in analyzing data to evaluate HR programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive data.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and multi-task effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the green industry, merchandising/retail, or distribution industry.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k with 4% company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Assistance for college degrees and professional development
• Referral Program with cash bonus