HR Generalist - DC (Jackson)

Dollar General•Jackson, GA

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides full-service human resources management for hourly and salaried employees at the facility, under the oversight of the Senior Human Resources Manager. The role handles employee relations, staffing, HR process management, training, compliance, and safety activities. It also leads non-exempt HR staff in their duties and projects and supports the HR Manager with budgeting and expenditure reporting. The position works with management and employees on onboarding, employee engagement, investigations, recruiting, records management, leave administration, legal and policy compliance, and employee recognition. It prepares and presents HR reports and training, supports staffing through contracted agencies, and participates in safety reviews. The role works the days, shifts, and hours necessary to accomplish its objectives.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including positive employee relations, hiring, training, performance management, and employment law.
Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of an organization.
Research skills for legal compliance and analytical ability to formulate best practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to present reports to management.
Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and HRIS tools such as Lawson, KRONOS, and SharePoint.
Knowledge and skill normally acquired through post-secondary education at the bachelor’s level in human resources management, industrial psychology, business administration, or a related area.
Without a college degree, at least three to five years in a progressively responsible human resources generalist position; with a bachelor’s degree, at least three years in a professional or managerial human resources position.

Nice To Haves

Professional human resources certification or demonstrated progress toward certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Promote an open-door policy and positive employee relations in an environment free of organized labor.
Plan, manage, and track employee recognition and incentive programs.
Coordinate and lead employee engagement champions in delivering activities for employees and the community.
Plan, prepare, and maintain employee communication centers using newsletters, posters, memorandums, and other media.
Conduct employee investigations, prepare investigative reports, and recommend resolutions based on policy, past practice, and legal considerations.
Assist supervisors with formulating disciplinary actions.
Conduct exit interviews and advise management on improvement opportunities based on trends and notable comments.
Plan and coordinate recruitment of non-exempt applicants and develop and recommend recruiting strategies.
Select applicants for interviews and support management through interviews, job offers, and automated onboarding.
Manage the internal job-posting process and documentation.
Partner with contracted agencies to align temporary staffing with business needs.
Maintain HR records and lead clerical staff in records management.
Prepare staff-management reports from databases and spreadsheets; maintain budget and expense control.
Monitor supervisor compliance with records-management requirements and audit HR records for data integrity.
Manage local leaves of absence in partnership with third parties and Store Support Center staff.
Prepare witness documentation and testify at unemployment hearings.
Advise management on legal and policy compliance.
Maintain non-exempt HR staff time and attendance records and lead non-exempt HR staff in duties and projects.
Recommend and coordinate employee recognition programs and celebrations.
Assist the HR Manager with the annual budget and monthly expenditure reports.
Prepare and facilitate HR leadership training on interviewing, equal employment opportunities, diversity, fair labor standards, and internal policies.
Manage facility certification programs for hourly and salaried employees, including performance management, learning plans, and Biz Library participation.
Lead preparation and training for staff on special projects and pilot programs.
Monitor and recommend actions to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and company policy.
Provide new employees with compliance orientation and maintain required employment posters.
Participate on the safety team and in accident reviews; monitor reporting compliance and recommend corrective actions.
Work the days, shifts, and hours necessary to accomplish objectives.