Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist at XPO will provide employee relations guidance to employees and management, oversee day-to-day HR transactions in collaboration with a shared services team, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. This role involves assessing, communicating, and interpreting updated HR policies and procedures. The Generalist will deliver benefits information, ensure fair application of company policies, and assist in investigating employee-related issues, disputes, and complaints. Additionally, the role supports hiring managers by interviewing, presenting offers, facilitating logistics, scheduling onboarding, and administering training. The Generalist will also assist in developing and implementing HR programs and support a values-driven environment through employee engagement activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 1 year of experience as a Human Resources (HR) Generalist or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with basic business and customer service principles, including planning, organizing, resource management and leadership skills
- Experience with FMLA, LOA and other state and federal employment laws
- Experience supporting employee relations and strategic HR initiatives including handling sensitive, complex and confidential information
- Demonstrate functional knowledge of payroll software, HRIS programs and Microsoft Office
- A valid driver’s license
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekend work; travel 25-50% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
- PHR/SHRM certification
- Experience building solid partnerships with leadership
Responsibilities
- Provide employee relations guidance to employees and management; identify and actively respond with sensitivity to the needs of employees and business unit leaders
- Oversee the day-to-day support of HR transactions in collaboration with a shared services team
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; assess, communicate, interpret and administer updated HR policies and procedures to assigned area
- Deliver benefits information to employees based on company handbook/policies and procedures; ensure fair, equitable and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
- Assist with investigating a variety of employee-related issues, incidents and complaints; resolve disputes and recommend appropriate remedial actions
- Support hiring managers and internal teams by interviewing, presenting offers, facilitating candidate logistics, scheduling onboarding and administering the training/orientation process
- Assist in the development and implementation of programs or information regarding HR policies, procedures or information
- Support a values-driven environment through consultation and service regarding employee engagement activities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
