Senior Human Resources Generalist

Southern Tire Mart • Columbia, MS

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About The Position

Southern Tire Mart is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join their team. This role will manage full-cycle recruiting, employee lifecycle management, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, and employee records management. The Senior HR Generalist will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, support HR projects, and provide assistance during the absence of the Human Resources Director. The position involves policy development, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 2 years handling employee relations investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Experience supporting multi-state employment environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• UKG experience.
• Experience supporting organizations with multiple locations and 500+ employees.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Assist with employment offers and hiring decisions.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and workforce trends.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation activities.
• Ensure completion of all required employment documentation.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and employment verification.
• Manage employee transfers, promotions, status changes, and separations.
• Support employee retention and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct employee relations investigations involving policy violations, workplace concerns, harassment complaints, and performance issues.
• Gather and analyze facts, conduct interviews, and prepare investigation summaries.
• Partner with leadership to develop corrective action plans.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers regarding employee relations matters.
• Assist with disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and questions.
• Support open enrollment activities.
• Maintain benefit records and compliance requirements.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA and ADA accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain I-9 and employment eligibility compliance.
• Support audits, policy administration, and handbook updates.
• Monitor labor law posting requirements.
• Maintain personnel records and HRIS data integrity.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and document retention.
• Generate HR reports and workforce analytics.
• Support benefits administration activities as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
• Assist with HR projects and organizational initiatives.
• Provide support during the absence of the Human Resources Director.
• Participate in policy development and process improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the employee experience across a growing organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior