HR Generalist - DC (South Boston)

Dollar General•South Boston, VA

4d•Onsite

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 Sr. Human Resources Manager. The role covers employee relations, staffing, process management, training, compliance, and safety. It also leads non-exempt HR staff in their duties and projects and works the days, shifts, and hours necessary to accomplish 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 with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and HRIS such as Lawson, KRONOS, and SharePoint.
Bachelor’s-level post-secondary education in a field such as human resources management, industrial psychology, or business administration is the stated typical way to acquire the required knowledge and skills.
Without a college degree, 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; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct orientation and onboarding for new hires.
Promote an open-door policy and positive employee relations, including an environment free of organized labor.
Plan, manage, and track employee recognition and incentive programs, and coordinate celebrations.
Coordinate and lead employee engagement champions in delivering activities for employees and the community.
Prepare and maintain employee communication centers using newsletters, posters, memorandums, and other media.
Conduct investigations, prepare reports, recommend resolutions based on policy, past practice, and legal considerations, and assist supervisors with disciplinary actions.
Conduct exit interviews and provide management with recommendations based on trends or notable comments.
Plan and coordinate recruitment of non-exempt applicants and recommend recruiting strategies.
Select applicants for interviews and support management through interviewing, job offers, and automated onboarding.
Manage internal job postings and related documentation.
Partner with contracted agencies to align temporary staffing with business needs.
Maintain human resources records, lead clerical staff in records management, monitor supervisor compliance, and audit records for data integrity.
Prepare reports from databases and spreadsheets and maintain budget and expense control.
Maintain local leave-of-absence records 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.
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 special projects and pilot programs.
Monitor compliance with state and federal employment law and company policy; recommend actions and provide required compliance orientation to new employees.
Maintain required employment posters.
Participate on the safety team and in accident reviews, monitor compliance with reporting requirements, and recommend corrective actions.