HR Generalist

DHI Corp•Summerville, SC

20d

About The Position

Founded in 1872 and based in Wisconsin, Design House ® provides a variety of home products to create living spaces you’ll love at prices you’ll appreciate. We offer products for every room at an affordable price, because we believe that upgrading your home shouldn’t break the bank. Job Purpose: The HR Generalist supports human resources operations for a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. This role is responsible for employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and weekly payroll processing, while driving initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and workforce stability. Requirements This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
3–5+ years of HR experience in a multi-functional environment (warehouse/distribution preferred)
Hands-on experience with weekly payroll processing, including commissions or incentive pay
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
Experience supporting hourly and salaried employees across multiple functions
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance HR responsibilities with administrative/office support tasks
High level of integrity and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency a plus
Experience with implementing an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Responsibilities

Act as the primary HR contact for warehouse employees, sales team members, and office staff
Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and resolve workplace issues
Partner with managers across operations, sales, and corporate functions on performance management and coaching
Promote a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture
Manage full-cycle recruiting for warehouse, sales, and office roles
Partner with staffing agencies as needed
Lead onboarding and orientation programs to ensure strong employee integration
Process weekly payroll for non-exempt and exempt employees
Resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with managers and employees
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA)
Maintain payroll records and support audits and reporting
Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k))
Support open enrollment and employee education
Respond to employee questions regarding benefits and eligibility
Manage workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, and coordination with insurance carriers
Partner with managers to ensure timely incident reporting and proper follow-up
Track claims, support return-to-work programs, and monitor modified duty assignments
Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and company leave policies
Coordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure compliance and proper documentation
Maintain accurate records and ensure timely communication throughout the leave/claims process
Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS and timekeeping systems
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Support audits, including I-9, payroll, and compliance reviews
Track and report HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and time-to-fill
Support general office operations, including ordering supplies and coordinating vendors
Assist with employee communications, announcements, and internal events
Maintain personnel files and ensure proper documentation and organization
Coordinate meetings, training sessions, and HR-related scheduling
Support company-wide initiatives, recognition programs, and engagement activities
Assist leadership with administrative tasks and special projects as needed
Partner with leadership across warehouse, sales, and office teams to address turnover and performance challenges
Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and feedback efforts
Conduct stay and exit interviews to identify trends and improvement opportunities