HR Generalist

Kenco - Southaven, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Southaven, MS

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The HR Generalist plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the human resources department. This position involves managing employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll in alignment with company policies. The HR Generalist is expected to foster strong relationships with employees, site leadership, and the corporate office while providing guidance on policies, laws, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and/or coaching to employees and management regarding employee relation matters and application of company policies, programs and benefits.
• Recommend and administer OFI or corrective action plans; ensure forms are completed per policy and in compliance with all applicable laws.
• Administer applicable company and/or site policies, programs and benefits and act as a liaison with corporate to facilitate change management; conduct training as necessary.
• Act as a liaison for employee programs and benefits (e.g. health, 401(k), performance management, incentives, etc.) and coordinate benefit meetings during open enrollment.
• Ensure new hire and termination paperwork is processed and employee data is current and accurate within the system of record (e.g. UltiPro) and maintain proper employee files in accordance with policy and law.
• Participate in the maintenance, development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Perform recruiting duties for all non-exempt (fulltime or temporary) and liaise with established temporary agencies as necessary, including creation of job advertisements, interviewing, and selection.
• Complete the onboarding functions for new employees including system onboarding (UltiPro), new employee orientation, and necessary coordination of new employee training.
• Perform routine reporting functions as needed to support the business.
• Function as an advocate for other company programs and/or initiatives based on the site supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources with progressive duties around employee relations, recruiting, benefits, compensation and/or training required.
• Prior experience in the warehousing, third party logistic and/or distribution centers preferred.
• Experience in a leadership role and/or managing others desired.