Human Resources Representative
Gardner White Furniture & Mattress Gardner White Furniture & MattressAbout the role
Description
The HR Specialist serves as a liaison and advisor to warehouse leaders on HR matters, including employee relations, benefits, and leave administration. They handle day-to-day problem-solving for employees and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Responsibilities also include maintaining HRIS/Payroll systems, facilitating warehouse onboarding and training, and assisting with special projects as needed. This position reports to the Chief People Officer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Function as HR liaison and advisor to assigned departments regarding HR-related issues encompassing employee relations, investigations, benefits and leave administration.
- Act as a direct HR contact to employees regarding day-to-day problem-solving and answering questions regarding benefits coverage and leave.
- Aid and support in activities related to compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, and laws and certifications.
- Maintain and update HRIS/Payroll system to record employee changes and ensure data accuracy & reporting.
- Actively administer warehouse onboarding and training.
- Assist department leadership with HR special projects as assigned.
- Other duties/projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers
Requirements
Physical Demands
The employee will regularly be sitting and working at a computer.
Qualifications needed to perform this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources & two years of experience in human resources or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a warehouse environment and Paylocity HRIS is highly preferred.
- Continuous learning engagement activities which can include HR Certification from HRCI or SHRM or similar opportunities.
- Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; skilled in interpersonal communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and time management; exceptional organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, working a varying schedule to support the needs of the business.
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