HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

$63,000 - $70,000/Yr

Columbus Distributing - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The HR Generalist at Columbus Distributing Company plays a crucial role in managing various human resources functions at a professional level. This position encompasses responsibilities in employee relations, HRIS management, training, recruitment and hiring, benefits management, labor relations, and employment equity programs. The HR Generalist will serve as a key advisor and counselor to both management and employees on HR-related issues, working closely with the HR Director to achieve the company's HR goals. This role is designed for a leader who employs a systematic and principle-centered management approach to maximize results in alignment with the company's Mission, Vision, and Values. In this position, the HR Generalist will facilitate and provide training to the workforce, covering topics such as Orientation, Paycom, Benefits, FMLA, and other related development programs. As the administrator and super user of the HRIS Paycom system, the HR Generalist will manage reports and maintain OSHA logs for all facilities, ensuring compliance and processing work-related injury claims while following up with injured workers as necessary. The role also involves addressing employee relations issues, including complaints and harassment allegations, and conducting interviews for job applicants to fill openings. The HR Generalist will partner with employees and management to interpret and communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations. Additionally, this position will manage and coordinate company events and employee recognition programs, conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement. The HR Generalist will also organize and manage the annual online open enrollment communications and election process, oversee payroll for all companies, and handle weekly and bi-weekly 401k administration. Some travel may be required between facilities, and the HR Generalist will perform other related duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel management and employees on HR issues.
• Collaborate with the HR Director on delivering HR goals.
• Facilitate and provide training to the workforce on various topics.
• Administer and manage the HRIS Paycom system and reports.
• Maintain OSHA logs for all facilities and process work-related injury claims.
• Respond to employee relations issues such as complaints and harassment allegations.
• Interview job applicants to fill job openings.
• Interpret and communicate various human resource policies and regulations to employees and management.
• Manage and coordinate company events and employee recognition programs.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Organize and manage annual online open enrollment communications and election process.
• Oversee payroll for all companies and manage 401k administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Labor relations experience preferred but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HRIS systems, particularly Paycom.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Paid volunteer time