Human Resources Generalist

Brenntag • Reading, PA

5d

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports core Human Resources functions for a defined region within Brenntag Mid-South. The role provides comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, helping ensure policies, programs, and processes are applied consistently and compliantly with a strong focus on employee experience. It serves as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, and compliance. The position balances hands-on HR operations with advisory responsibilities and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the HR function.

The Generalist supports employees and managers on HR policies and employment matters; recruitment and onboarding; benefits, payroll, workers’ compensation, disability, accommodation, and leave processes; HR systems, reporting, data integrity, and records; compliance and documentation; HR programs and cyclical processes; and regional or enterprise projects. The role also supports the Human Resources Manager with projects, analysis, and implementation of HR initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-region environment.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advise employees and leaders at varying levels.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to influence and build trust.
• Experience using an HRIS; Workday experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage data accurately and maintain organized electronic and physical files.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education or a diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fewer than four years of experience in an HR role.
• Working toward an HR designation; SHRM in the U.S. is considered an asset.
• Experience using Workday.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted HR resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on routine employee relations issues and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
• Support or lead employee relations activities, including investigations, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain accurate, compliant employee records while ensuring confidentiality and discretion.
• Partner with managers on workforce changes, including onboarding, transfers, leaves, and offboarding.
• Assist with job postings, interview scheduling, reference checks, and offer letter preparation.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding end to end, including system access, orientation scheduling, and documentation completion.
• Ensure pre-employment and onboarding requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and adjudicate candidate background checks before hire.
• Manage processes for acquiring, managing, and exiting contract and temporary employees.
• Ensure Driver Qualification file documentation is complete and compliant upon hire.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, employee questions, benefit documentation, and coordination with vendors.
• Support payroll by submitting accurate employee data changes and assisting with audits and reconciliations.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims, short- and long-term disabilities, medicals, accommodations, and leave-related follow-up.
• Enter and maintain employee data in HRIS systems such as Workday.
• Generate standard and ad hoc HR reports related to headcount, turnover, training, and compliance.
• Support HR data integrity through regular audits and validation of records.
• Apply working knowledge of employment legislation, company policies, and employment standards applicable to the U.S. and Canada.
• Ensure HR practices, documentation, and record retention meet legal and corporate requirements.
• Support compliance audits, reporting, and internal controls.
• Coordinate logistics for HR programs, including training sessions, engagement initiatives, and performance management cycles.
• Administer employee communications related to HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for performance reviews, engagement surveys, and policy updates.
• Participate in regional or enterprise HR projects as assigned.
• Support the HR team with administrative tasks, scheduling, meeting coordination, and special projects.
• Support the Human Resources Manager with projects, analysis, and implementation of HR initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, documentation, and onboarding practices.
• Provide insights and ideas to enhance HR best practices and the HR value proposition.
• Complete other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options
• 401(k)
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to support career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed