Vertical Cold Storage is searching for a proven Human Resources Generalist. This position will work on-site and be located in our Pooler GA location. Bilingual candidate preferred (read, write, and speak Spanish.)
The Human Resources Generalist position will be responsible for full cycle recruitment, on-boarding & new hire orientation, employee relations, employment law, FMLA, workers compensation, and HRIS for this facility.
Vertical Cold Storage offers a competitive benefits package. Salaried Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vison benefits the 1st of the month following their hire date. We also include company paid benefits: Life, AD&D, STD & LTD, and 2 weeks of earned vacation time within your first year, and much, much more.
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Payroll Status: Exempt
Essential Function / Duties / Responsibilities:
- Will be responsible for full cycle recruitment for all assigned locations.
- Creates offer letters for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
- Conducts new hire orientation and on-boarding process for assigned location.
- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Previous Human Resources Generalist experience required, similar industry preferred.
- Bilingual candidate preferred (read, write, and speak Spanish.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Must be able to travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- High School Diploma.
- A minimum of three to five years of human resource management experience preferred.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, this person will work in an office with occasional and/or sporadic exposure to extreme cold and noise. Travel is required including overnight travel and travel via aircraft and/or automobile.
Vertical Cold Storage is an EOE/M/F/D/V
Drug Free Workplace