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Human Resources Generalist

Associated Grocers of New England
Full-time
On-site
Pembroke, New Hampshire, United States
HR Professional

Are you a dynamic and experienced HR professional? We are seeking a skilled HR Generalist to join our team. As an HR Generalist, you will provide leadership, consultation, and expertise across various HR areas, including employee relations, talent management, training, and compliance. If you are passionate about fostering positive employee relationships, driving talent initiatives, and ensuring HR policies align with business goals, we want you to join our team!

The HR Generalist position is based at our Pembroke, NH office. This role is exclusively in-office, ensuring a fully immersive and team-oriented work experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partner: Act as a strategic partner with the assigned business group (Union Operations), diagnosing challenges and developing effective strategies to resolve them. Recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.  Act as liaison and advocate for employees to management. 

 Employee Relations: Foster positive relationships between employees and management. Resolve complex employee relations issues fairly and objectively using appropriate techniques.

Talent Management: Drive talent initiatives focusing on recruitment, retention, development, and training. Emphasize building future leaders and developing talent within the organization.

Compliance and Policies: Ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Stay updated on employment laws, HR trends, and best practices, recommending improvements to HR policies and processes.

Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to enhance recruiting processes. Engage effectively with all organizational levels, contributing as a strong team member.

Confidentiality: Maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling HR matters and employee information.

Documentation: Ensure performance management practices are consistent, conduct coaching sessions, and maintain accurate records.

Special Projects: Participate in and facilitate activities and projects as assigned. Represent the company positively in various settings.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or associate with 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of HR concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of multiple HR disciplines, including talent management, employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and compensation.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.
  • Proficiency in HRIS (UKG preferred), Applicant Tracking Systems, and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Professional certification (SPHR/PHR or SHRM-SCP/CP) is a plus.
  • Experience working in a Unionized environment is a plus.

Join our team and help shape the future of our organization!