The Sr. HR Business Partner is responsible for administering company-wide Employee Relations ("ER") programs, investigation of employees' complaints, and needs to understand any relevant states/Federal regulations regarding HR, Payroll, Workers compensation, Safety, Security and Employee best practices.
The role will sit onsite at the Distribution Center in Jefferson, Georgia. Must have experience as an HR professional in a distribution center or warehouse. There are 200+ employees at the DC. May need to work a split shift in order to cover 1st and 2nd shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations:
Investigate employees' complaints and review DC management disciplinary Action Notice based on the result of investigation (if required) and monitor federal/state laws/regulations and HR operation standards.
Partner with DC managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues through coaching, counseling, investigations and conflict resolution.
Work closely with corporate HR and Manager to ensure smooth handling of ER related matters
Safety:
Administering company- wide safety programs, training, and reinforcing IIPP.
Work with DCs to ensure that safety related matters are addressed timely
Assist with Safety audits as necessary
Act as liaison between management and HQ to ensure communication gaps are eliminated
Understand, monitor, and apply any relevant state/Federal regulations regarding HR, Workers' compensation, Safety, Security and Employment best practices.
Handle new hire orientation, resignations, exit interviews, background checks and drug screening.
Handle audits in relation to hiring practices from government agencies in tandem with HQ HR management.
Partner with local agency management to fulfill DC agency positions, report agency HC.
Train DC management and employees on Workers Compensation, Employee Relation, Security and HR related company policies and procedures.
Work with all other Human Resources department employees.
Work Schedule & Travel Requirements
Monday through Friday, hours need to overlap 1st and 2nd shifts.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent; combination of work experience and education will be considered
Master's Degree preferred but not required
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years progressive experience in HR as Generalist or HRBP of Employee Relations.
Experience in job analysis, Safety, Employee Relations and HR consulting.
Administration of multi-state programs for exempt and non-exempt employees. Experience with international knowledge desired.
Certifications
PHR Certification is preferred.
Skills
Bilingual Spanish & English is highly preferred.
Proven strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
Strong team player/good at working with others.
Customer focused; Operates with high sense of urgency.
Able to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPPA regulation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation, project and organizational skills.
Self-starter, takes initiative, can research or benchmark to find best practices.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, HRIS, Budgeting, Payroll systems, SAP, Ability to program spreadsheets, etc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condi
