Human Resource Generalist - Lebanon, TN

HR Generalist Summary:The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for applying HR policies procedures and programs to the employees of this role the generalist will specifically support employees and managers of the Shiremanstown PA warehouse by responding to HR inquiries and support the Human Resources team in implementing appropriate HR guidelines policies and programs. Experience collaborating with managers and employees to address personnel situations and enforce policies in an appropriate manner is key to success in this role. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is important to success as well.

Responsibilities of the HR Generalist:

The Human Resource Generalist will be responsible for handling a variety of personnel related administrative tasks and will provide clerical support to the HR department and employees regarding human resources related activities policies processes and procedures. The HR Generalist must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with management and employees at all levels.

• Advise employees and leaders on all employee relations matters including but not limited to performance management coaching conduct grievances complaints investigations absences and leaves organizational change and exit interviews
• Prepare and manage new employee onboarding in partnership with team members and leaders within the warehouse
• Responsible for people-related metrics and collaborating with corporate data analytics team
• Facilitates proper employee documentation and records in HR systems compiling reports as needed to ensure employee databases remain accurate and up to date
• Develop implement reinforce and modify HR policies programs and procedures
• Audit HR policies programs and procedures against relevant legislation and best practices and recommends improvements
• Provide advice and assistance to employees and managers on HR policies programs and procedures
• Resolve HR inquiries or escalates to the appropriate individual depending on severity
• Assists in the preparation of HR training material and validates Managers and employees are aware of appropriate HR policies programs and procedures and their accountabilities
• Support the VP of HR in implementing efficiently and effectively talent management programs: performance management succession planning diversity and inclusion and special projects
• Ensure projects are completed on time and meet project goals
• Provide support for onboarding and offboarding including managing logistics with appropriate teams (e.g. IT HR shared services) and assisting with exit interviews

KeyQualifications:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in HR Business Organizational Development or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish and English in order to effectively support and communicate with VGM employee owners ensuring everyone is heard
• 2-3 years of experience in a professional HR role preferably in a distribution center warehouse or related industry
• HR certification or willingness to pursue basic certification
• Experience working with HR information systems
• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

Competencies

• Relationship Building: Develops networks within the organization to enable the achievement of their own and others work-related goals. Establishes a reputation as a neutral approachable professional within the department across business units and with external contacts.
• Professionalism: Establish business relationships that foster VGMs people-centric and team-oriented culture.
• Project Management: Demonstrates an awareness of project frameworks lifecycles and project management concepts techniques tools and best practices.
• HR Planning and Development: Implements basic changes or adaptations to the organizations HR program with support from manager. Assists with the evaluation of the HR program identifying strengths and weaknesses. Handles highly complex administrative tasks related to the program and ensuring that it runs smoothly.
• Business and Employee Focused: Applies knowledge about the business and employee to inform decision making and problem solving solicits feedback from others as needed. Strives to provide additional value to the employee experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal HR Generalist activities may require travel and so incumbents must be able to always obtain and maintain valid travel documentation.
• Normal HR activities may require working outside of standard business hours (8:00am-5:00pm).
• Sitting for long amounts of time
• Using technology efficiently such as computers phones misc. office equipment
• Standing

At VGM youll enjoy:

• Compensation:Highly competitivewage.
• Company Ownership: VGM is 100%employee-ownedmeaning employees can earn an annual giftof VGMstock equaling a portion of what you make.
• Fantastic Benefits: 401k and ROTH 401k with up to 3% company match Health Benefits HSA options - single to family Dental Vision Short and Long-Term Disability Term Life and Voluntary Life Insurance and a physician network where you reside.
• Involvement: Ability to participate in Employee Get Connected Groups (VGM Young Professionals Garden Club WomeninLeadership) VolunteeringCompanywidecelebrations and more.
• Work-life Balance: Paid Holidays with the Holiday of your Choice benefit Paid maternity and Paternity leave Foster and Adoption Assistance.

Click here to learn more about VGM:Healthcare Business Services VGM Group

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

VGM Group Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex pregnancy national origin disability genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.