Field HR Generalist

Job Title: Field HR Generalist    Company:  SBH
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Reports to (Title): Human Resources Business Partner II    

Essential Function    This paragraph is designed to identify the essential functions of the job.  The summary will require only a few sentences and should answer the question: "why does this position exist?"
This position provides general human resources support to the Director, Operations Managers, and Distribution Center Supervisors in partnership with their HR Business Partner leader. Primary HR contact for associates and building leaders regarding talent acquisition and development, associate relations, compliance and policy management, engagement and company DIB initiatives.
Partners with facility directors and managers to implement and maintain programs promoting strong associate engagement.  Assists leaders in the processes of talent assessment and succession planning.    May also perform routine administrative functions including assistance in follow up with support center partners. 
Primary Duties    Provide clear, concise statements using action verbs to describe what is done, with or for whom the action is taken and the purpose or outcome to be achieved.  Responsibilities should be listed in order of percentage of time spent performing the actual duty.  
•    Lead and manage onboarding process of new associates, including orientation and training.
•    Partner with building leadership to support performance and talent management programs, with an attention to follow up, implementation and lead related initiatives as the HR on site leader.
•    Utilize company procedures, standards, policies and other reference materials to assist in timely communication in accordance with our company purpose and values.
•    Build trusting consultative relationship with team by having a presence on the floor and attendance of meetings with each department and shift.
•    Support communication of total reward programs and involvement in associate education. 
•    Counsel and guide to proactively resolve concerns in alignment with company standards and expectations, escalating concerns to HRBP leader as needed.
•    Conduct weekly touch bases with key leaders focusing on consistency across the company on implantation of programs, onboarding, training. 
•    Proactively provide feedback on trends, issues and wins.
•    Drive DIB iniatives and morale building events to increase engagement and create a welcoming environment for all.
•    Manage day-to-day HR activities including record keeping, internal communication and events.
•    Complete additional HR projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities    Indicate the minimum qualifications required to perform the job:  work experience (including type of work and number of years required); education (including desired degree and field of study); specify certificate or license requirements.  
•    3-5 years of HR experience
•    Experience in a Distribution Center preferred
•    Bachelor’s degree preferred, HR Certification a plus
•    Working knowledge of federal and state law regulations as they pertain to associate relations,  benefits (including leave administration), compensation, and payroll
•    Skilled at MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR Systems

Competencies / Attributes    Indicate relative “qualitative” or other important aspects that would enhance the ability to perform the job. i.e. detail oriented, customer focused, team player, etc.
•    Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills (including professional telephone etiquette)
•    Ability to provide ethical, high quality, timely, professional, and positive customer service
•    Strong Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to make sound decisions and provide direction in the context of manager counseling and conflict resolution in accordance with corporate policies
•    Ability to multitask and work in a team environment/building relationships
•    Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
•    Ability to meet or exceed established service level expectations

Nature and Extent of Direct or Indirect Controls Exercised by the Supervisor
X Task Level High            □ Departmental/Division Level High
□ Project Level High               Consultative Level High

The amount of discretion or freedom this position has
□ Strict Adherence to Guidelines
x Interprets and Adapts Guidelines
□ Develops and Implements Guidelines

Working Conditions /Physical Requirements    Indicate the normal working environment i.e. office, store, warehouse, etc. as well as any physical requirements required to perform the job duties (lifting requirement, dexterity, etc.).
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; using a keyboard, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.