Regional HR Generalist (Remote)

Harbor Freight•Calabasas, CA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Regional Human Resources Generalists are subject matter experts and business partners to their regional teams. They support Associates throughout the employment life cycle, lead through influence, and focus on developing and engaging employees while maximizing performance and potential. The role helps create a Best Place to Work that reflects the company’s Core Values and Culture and supports a Best Place to Shop for customers. The position supports regional engagement, health and wellness, talent development, performance management, recognition, training, and HR initiatives. It advises on company policies and employment laws, investigates and resolves Associate concerns, and collaborates with business partners to improve performance and workplace practices. The role has no staff supervision responsibility, creates policy and resolves problems, and partners with management on performance and disciplinary matters. Travel is up to 50%, and the Flex Designation is Anywhere.

Requirements

Subject matter expertise in human resources and the ability to serve as a business partner to regional teams.
Ability to analyze reports and data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
Ability to advise on company policies, programs, operational processes, and employment law compliance.
Ability to address, investigate, and resolve Associate issues and concerns.
Ability to collaborate with business partners and provide guidance on performance management, talent acquisition, and development.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

Promote and support the Harbor Freight Tools Open Door Policy.
Compile and analyze reports and data to identify trends, make recommendations, and adjust work efforts.
Identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with business partners to drive continuous improvement.
Own the store-level performance management process and provide prompt, appropriate guidance.
Support strategies that enable Associates to have a healthy and balanced life.
Champion communications so health and wellness events reach Field Associates.
Partner with Regional, District, and Corporate business partners to help teams access and use health and wellness tools and resources.
Support the successful rollout of Human Resources initiatives.
Provide expert guidance on company policies, programs, operational processes, and their impact.
Address, investigate, and resolve Associate issues and concerns across retail levels, involving appropriate partners when necessary.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local employment laws.
Support Regional engagement strategies and Engagement Action Plans.
Lead Assistant Manager and support Store Manager talent development efforts.
Foster an environment where feedback, coaching, and support are provided and welcomed.
Model desired behaviors that demonstrate commitment to the Associate and customer experience.
Support recognition programs focused on behavior-based activities that sustain business objectives.
Drive training and development efforts that support business unit objectives.
Provide business partners with guidance and direction on performance management, talent acquisition, and employee growth and development.
Collaborate to support adherence to occupational health and safety standards and mitigate risk.
Ensure safety SOPs and signage are in place and Associates know safety protocols.
Conduct purposeful store visits focused on creating a Best Place to Work for Associates.
Support company initiatives that highlight and celebrate Associate accomplishments.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company 401(k) plan for eligible Associates
Paid time off accrued up to 236 hours per year, inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays
Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year, unless otherwise required by law
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus