People & Culture Generalist

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc•Maryland Heights, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Generalist will support our direct-to-consumer channels including retail brand stores and mobile marketing teams. This role serves as a key partner by advising employees and leaders People & Culture (“P&C”) strategies, policies, practices, and procedures to assist with effective business operations across a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. The People & Culture Generalist will play a critical role in fostering a positive and inclusive culture, while ensuring consistent, compliant, and people-first practices across multiple locations and mobile operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably supporting retail or field-based teams
Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, recruiting, labor laws, and workers’ compensation
Experience working within an HCM system such as Dayforce, ADP, or equivalent
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-location or mobile workforce environments preferred
Periodic travel to offsite locations

Responsibilities

Provide People & Culture guidance and coaching to managers and/or employees on the effective application of Company policies, practices, and procedures in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, training, compensation, and benefits.
Assist in the implementation of Company-wide People & Culture strategies that support successful business outcomes.
Serve as a liaison between the field and corporate office to support and deliver communication and roll out Company initiatives across all areas of People & Culture.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor regulations and advise management of changes when necessary.
Oversee recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, recognition, and performance management activities.
Collaborate with leaders to execute performance management practices, including coaching, feedback, and development planning.
Partner with hiring managers to assess talent needs and develop effective recruiting strategies and pipelines.
Support and enhance onboarding experiences through coordination of orientation, training, and early-stage engagement touchpoints.
Oversee workers’ compensation cases, ensuring timely reporting, effective case management, and smooth return-to-work transitions.
Support leave of absence processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate and compliant team member data within HRIS/HCM systems.
Contribute to People & Culture reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support learning and development efforts that build capability across the organization.
Contribute to People & Culture projects and cross-functional initiatives that drive business and cultural outcomes.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and evolving business needs.