HR Generalist

Power Stop - Bedford Park, IL

Full-time

Bedford Park, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

PowerStop stands out as the pioneering force within the automotive aftermarket brake sector. Being part of PowerStop's team entails becoming a member of a company that is reshaping the industry's landscape. Join us and become an integral part of a brand that is undergoing remarkable expansion, where you can confidently expect to have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our team's success. We are continually in search of enthusiastic and achievement-driven individuals who possess the drive and enthusiasm to aid us in achieving our goals. Moreover, we highly value candidates who share a passion for automobiles and a willingness to grasp the industry. The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department. They will use their HR expertise to provide a high level of service to the employees and the leaders they support, and partner with team members in the execution of HR projects and initiatives and supporting the organization's strategy. They will ensure that HR policies and procedures are effectively implemented and aligned with the company's goals. This role is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to management and employees in association with administrative and general day-to-day operational duties including maintenance of pre-employment and personnel files.
• Coordinate information and documents between HR and Operations teams related to recruitment, onboarding, employment data changes, and terminations.
• Support Human Resources team members in processing all operations of new hire employees and setting them up in the HRIS system.
• Manage workers' compensation claims administration, VOE, and monitor the facility call off-line.
• Assist the Human Resources team in recruiting efforts, posting jobs internally & externally, scheduling phone calls and in-office interviews, and developing the orientation schedule and other appropriate materials for new hires.
• Create and maintain pre-employment and personnel files as needed.
• Respond to complaints and reports on disputes and disciplinary matters; conduct and review investigations.
• Assist with the development, creation, and running of reports for human resources personnel.
• Update job descriptions as needed, ensuring employee job title changes are updated in the HRIS system.
• Assist Human Resources team members in processing departmental organizational changes including job title changes, career advisor changes, etc.
• Act as the designated payroll backup to the Payroll Specialist and be responsible for running payroll during the Payroll Specialist's off weeks.
• Stay current and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including special assignments as directed by the Director of Human Resources.
• Participate and contribute to HR staff meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of strong HR experience required.
• Experience with payroll is a plus.
• Experience as HR support staff or Generalist in a Fulfillment or Distribution Centers and/or Manufacturing industry with high-volume employee relations experience preferred.
• SHRM/SPHR/PHR certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and database systems required.
• Experience in HRIS systems is required.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll processing.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.