HR Generalist - DC Fresh (Berkeley)

Dollar General•Berkeley, MO

20d•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.
Normally acquired through post-secondary education at the bachelor’s level in human resources management, industrial psychology, business administration, or a related area.
If without a college degree, at least three to five years in a progressively responsible human resource 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 employee engagement champions and 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 to employee issues, and assist supervisors with disciplinary actions.
Conduct exit interviews and recommend improvements based on trends and notable comments.
Plan and coordinate recruitment of non-exempt applicants and recommend recruiting strategies.
Select applicants for interviews and support management with interviewing, job offers, and automated onboarding.
Manage internal job postings and related documentation; partner with contracted agencies on temporary staffing needs.
Maintain human resources records, lead clerical staff in records management, and monitor supervisor compliance with record-management requirements.
Prepare reports from databases and spreadsheets, maintain budget and expense controls, 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 HR staff in job duties and projects.
Assist the HR Manager with annual budget preparation 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 and recommend actions to support compliance with state and federal employment law and company policy; provide new-employee 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.