Human Resources Generalist – Distribution Center

LT APPAREL • Browns Summit, NC

just now • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides HR support for the Distribution Center (DC), acting as a key partner to frontline employees. This role manages recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, timekeeping, and engagement programs within a fast-paced warehouse environment. The HR Generalist ensures consistent application of policies, promotes a positive workplace culture, and delivers excellent service throughout the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and experience supporting an hourly workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably within a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or high-volume operations environment.
• Strong understanding of hourly workforce management, timekeeping, attendance, and employee relations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; adept at supporting diverse employee groups.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, or timekeeping systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate operational needs.
• Ability to walk on concrete floors within the distribution center for distances of up to 0.25 miles.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds to include file boxes, seasonal decorations and event set ups

Nice To Haves

• Certifications from SHRM or HRCI preferred
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried DC roles, including job postings, resume screening, scheduling, and candidate communication. Partner with Operations, Leads, and Supervisors to understand staffing needs and meet hiring deadlines. Maintain relationships with staffing agencies and manage temp-to-perm conversions.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead onboarding activities including new-hire paperwork, I-9 and e-Verify processing, background checks, and DC orientation. Coordinate new-hire setup with IT, Facilities, and Operations. Prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, and initial training communications. Manage offboarding tasks such as separation documentation, exit interviews, system access removal, and final pay coordination.
• HR Operations & Employee Support: Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, attendance, benefits, and workplace concerns. Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, personnel files, and organizational charts. Support supervisors with coaching, corrective action documentation, and follow-up. Assist with HR investigations and ensure timely documentation of employee concerns. Provide bilingual support or interpreter assistance when needed.
• Timekeeping, Payroll & Benefits Support: Oversee timekeeping accuracy in Paylocity, including punch corrections and coding adjustments. Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate processing for hourly employee groups. Assist employees with benefits enrollment, inquiries, qualifying life events, and vendor communication. Support compensation adjustments, shift changes, and pay-related updates.
• Compliance, Safety & Policy Administration: Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations, including wage and hour laws, I-9 requirements, ADA, EEO, and workers’ compensation. Partner with Operations and Safety teams on OSHA compliance, incident reporting, and return-to-workprograms. Participate in internal audits, policy reviews, and compliance training. Prepare employment verifications, unemployment responses, and HR administrative documents.
• Performance Management & HR Programs: Assist with performance review cycles, communications, and documentation tracking. Support leaders in performance coaching and corrective action processes. Contribute to HR polic development, procedure updates, and employee handbook revisions.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Plan and execute employee engagement activities, appreciation events, and monthly celebrations. Coordinate employee headshots, badges, and new-hire photos for internal systems. Support initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative DC culture.
• Reporting & Process Improvement: Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics for HR and Operations leadership. Conduct data audits to ensure HRIS and timekeeping accuracy. Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes across workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Payroll, Safety, Operations, and Corporate HR to ensure alignment and consistent practices. Support HR projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees