Human Resources Generalist (jo-2922-Eng)

Gildan - Eden, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Eden, NC

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist at Gildan is responsible for a variety of HR-related duties that are essential for the smooth operation of the HR department. This role encompasses new hire onboarding, employee relations, training, policy administration, and maintaining the HRIS system. The HR Generalist will manage the consistent administration of human resources policies and practices, ensuring that they are applied uniformly across the organization. This position also involves overseeing the hourly hiring process for the assigned facility, which requires establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with both leadership and employees. In addition to recruitment, the HR Generalist will conduct investigations to effectively resolve employee grievances and facilitate training sessions, including new hire orientation. Maintaining data integrity in personnel files and the HRIS system is crucial, as is coordinating programs and events such as employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. The HR Generalist will ensure that employee records are accurate, complete, and legally compliant, supporting the goals and objectives of the HR Department at corporate, regional, and local levels. Confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards are paramount in this role, and the HR Generalist will perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the consistent administration of human resources policies and practices.
• Oversee the hourly hiring process for the assigned facility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and employees to coordinate HR actions and address employee issues.
• Conduct investigations to effectively resolve employee grievances.
• Facilitate training, including new hire orientation, for employees.
• Maintain data integrity in personnel files and the HRIS system.
• Coordinate programs and events such as employee recognition and appreciation.
• Ensure that employee records are accurate, complete, and legally compliant.
• Support the goals and objectives of the HR Department on corporate, regional, and local levels.
• Assist with corporate reporting needs.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• University Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience in utilizing and maintaining a fully functional integrated HRIS system (Oracle platform preferred).
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to changing work priorities.
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in employee training and development programs.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with employee engagement strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages.
• Access to a flexible work environment in certain locations.
• Mentorship and development opportunities.
• Collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.