Human Resources Generalist

Lampert Lumber Company - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Torrance, CA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The US LBM HR Generalist is responsible for the administration of human resource programs designed to establish and maintain effective associate relations and government compliance through the application of policies, procedures, systems, and metrics. This position will coordinate projects for corporate and field human resources and compliance initiatives. The HR Generalist serves as the point of local HR contact for field location managers, supervisors, and associates, ensuring that all HR-related processes are executed smoothly and effectively. In this role, the HR Generalist will manage the employee onboarding and offboarding experience, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires and those exiting the company. They will conduct associate relations investigations as assigned, documenting findings and recommendations, and providing counsel and coaching to management and associates. The HR Generalist will assist managers with performance conversations and the progressive discipline process, as well as support training plans and the local execution of required annual training. Additionally, the HR Generalist will assist with the communication and implementation of human resources policies and procedures, develop, monitor, analyze, and report HR metrics and trends, and provide end-user support to HR and management. They will coordinate and assist with HR programs to ensure compliance in areas such as equal employment opportunity (EEO), E-Verify, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), affirmative action, immigration, and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. The HR Generalist will also provide leadership in responding to audit requests from regulatory agencies, acting as the central point of contact for collecting and reporting data and responding to inquiries. This position requires a strong understanding of HR principles and practices, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. The HR Generalist must possess strong problem-solving, organizational, project, and process management skills, and be able to manage confidential data and information effectively. The ability to communicate effectively with associates at various levels and establish relationships with employees and location leadership is essential. The HR Generalist will also need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Point of local HR contact for field location managers, supervisors, and associates.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding experience to ensure smooth transition exits and introductions to the company.
• Conduct associate relations investigations as assigned, documents findings and recommendations, and counsels and coaches management and associates.
• Assist managers with performance conversations and progressive discipline process.
• Assist with training plans and on local execution of required annual training.
• Support COE efforts in recruitment, benefits, L&OD, etc.
• Assist with the communication and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
• Develop, monitor, analyze, and report HR metrics and trends.
• Provide end-user support to HR and management.
• Coordinate and assist with HR programs to ensure compliance in areas of equal employment opportunity (EEO), E-Verify, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and affirmative action, immigration, department of labor (DOL), and company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership in responding to audit requests from regulatory agencies as the central point of contact, including collecting and reporting data and responding to inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of HR or related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates of various levels.
• Ability to establish relationships with employees and location leadership.
• Desire to understand the business and their processes.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, project, and process management skills.
• Knowledge of HR principles and practices and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., EEO, OFCCP, FLSA, DOL, EEV).
• Ability to manage confidential data and information.
• Conflict management and influencing skills.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effectively prioritizes workload.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Above average verbal/written communication skills.
• Effective training and negotiating abilities and the ability to deal constructively with conflicts.
• Must have a high degree of patience with the ability to recognize potential problems.
• Ability to travel up to 20% and perform according to the requirements of the position.