HR Generalist - DC Fresh (Berkeley)

Dollar General•Hazelwood, MO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides full-service human resources management for hourly and salaried employees at the DC Fresh facility, under the oversight of the Sr. Human Resources Manager. The role spans employee relations, staffing, and process management, including onboarding, investigations, recruitment, records administration, compliance, training, safety, and support for budgets and employee programs. The HR Generalist supports a positive employee-relations environment, helps managers resolve employee issues, and coordinates engagement and recognition activities. The position also manages recruitment processes for non-exempt roles and partners with contracted agencies on temporary staffing. It maintains HR records and reports, advises management on legal and policy compliance, and leads non-exempt HR staff in duties and projects. The role works days, shifts, and hours necessary to accomplish objectives. The work environment includes a fast-paced distribution center and office work, with exposure to changing climatic conditions and extreme heat and cold.

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 effectively to management.
Computer skills with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and HRIS 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.
At least three to five years in a progressively responsible HR generalist position if there is no college degree; or at least three years in a professional or managerial HR position with a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct orientation and onboarding programs for new hires.
Promote an open-door policy and an environment free of organized labor through positive employee relations.
Plan, manage, and track employee recognition and incentive programs.
Coordinate and lead employee engagement champions in delivering activities for employees and the community.
Prepare and maintain employee communication centers using media such as newsletters, posters, and memorandums.
Conduct investigations, prepare investigative reports, and recommend resolutions based on policy, past practice, and legal justifications.
Assist supervisors in formulating disciplinary actions.
Conduct exit interviews and make recommendations to management based on trends or notable comments.
Plan and coordinate recruitment of non-exempt applicants and develop and recommend recruiting strategies.
Select applicants for interviews and support management with interviewing, 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 human resources records and lead clerical staff in records management.
Prepare reports from databases and spreadsheets for staff management reporting; maintain budget and expense control.
Monitor supervisor compliance with records-management requirements and audit HR records for data integrity.
Maintain local leaves of absence in partnership with third-party 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 job 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 of staff for special projects and pilot programs.
Monitor and recommend actions to ensure compliance with state and federal employment law 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.