Human Resources Generalist

Overview

We are seeking a proactive, highly motivated HR Generalist to join our team and help manage and develop our core human resources functions. As a natural self-starter, you will take ownership of your responsibilities, working independently to support the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding and payroll to benefit administration and employee relations.

You will work closely with warehouse management to support daily operations, ensure legal compliance, and foster a safe, productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle & Operations

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including new hire onboarding, orientation, and offboarding/exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee records and personnel files in the HRIS.
• Track and manage time and attendance systems, ensuring smooth operations across shifts.

Payroll & Benefits

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate and on-time compensation each pay period.
• Administer employee benefit programs, field benefit inquiries, and coordinate annual open enrollment.

Compliance, Leave & Safety Reporting

• Administer and track leave programs, including FMLA and personal/medical leaves of absence.
• Manage ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting and compliance tracking.
• Oversee OSHA recordkeeping, incident tracking, and Workers’ compensation claim reporting and management.
• Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Warehouse Support & Employee Relations

• Partner with and support warehouse managers in handling performance reviews, goal-setting, and employee development.
• Provide guidance and coaching to warehouse leadership regarding disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Address employee grievances and promote a positive, safety-first workplace culture.

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Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Experience working in a manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-Motivation: Must be a proven self-starter who can take initiative, prioritize tasks, and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Payroll & Systems: Hands-on experience with payroll processing and HRIS/time-and-attendance software.
• Compliance Expertise: Working knowledge of FMLA, ACA regulations, OSHA recordkeeping, and Workers' compensation protocols.
• Communication & Coaching: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and advise warehouse supervisors and frontline staff.
• Discretion: High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Bilingual proficiency: A plus but not required

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person