Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations

Ashley Furniture - Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fredericksburg, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations at Ashley Furniture Industries plays a vital role in fostering positive employee relations and aligning HR strategies with corporate objectives. This on-site position focuses on addressing employee relations matters, cultivating a healthy work environment, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner to employees and management, providing guidance on performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to address and resolve employee relations concerns such as performance issues, behavioral conflicts, and policy violations.
• Conduct thorough investigations into grievances, harassment claims, and other employee concerns, providing recommendations for actions and collaborating with supervisors and HR leadership as needed.
• Support managers and supervisors in navigating difficult employee relations situations, including coaching for performance improvement and managing conflict within teams.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), ensuring clear expectations and consistent follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with management to address employee issues in a fair, respectful, and legally compliant manner.
• Facilitate employee feedback sessions and work with management to implement initiatives that improve employee morale and engagement.
• Conduct training sessions on key topics related to employee relations, including company policies, harassment prevention, conflict resolution, and leadership development.
• Conduct exit interviews, gather feedback, and assist with the transition process for employees leaving the organization.
• Serve as a resource for employees, answering questions related to benefits, workplace concerns, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in company-sponsored events and activities aimed at strengthening team morale and fostering a positive organizational culture.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of Human Resources experience, with a strong focus on employee relations.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and rapport across diverse teams.
• Adaptability and problem-solving ability.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Employee discounts