At Gordon Food Service, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an HR Generalist at our Springfield, OH Distribution Center, you’ll be more than just an HR professional - you’ll be a trusted partner to our leaders, a cultural ambassador for our employees, and a driver of engagement across the division.

This is your chance to blend strategic business partnership with hands-on HR leadership - from shaping new employee experiences through onboarding and orientation to bringing our teams together with engaging, meaningful events.

What You'll Do:

• Be a Strategic HR Partner

  • Partner with leaders to understand business needs, influence people strategies, and provide consultative guidance on talent, culture, and engagement.

  • Coach leaders through employee relations matters, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.

• Shape First Impressions

  • Lead new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring every new team member feels connected, prepared, and excited about their future at Gordon Food Service.

  • Support new hires from offer through their first 90 days, driving a seamless transition into our culture and operations.

• Create Connections & Build Culture

  • Plan and support employee engagement events - from wellness activities to recognition programs - that strengthen connection, belonging, and fun across the distribution center.

  • Partner with leaders to design retention strategies, including stay interviews and milestone check-ins, that keep employees engaged and growing.

• Drive Talent & Growth

  • Collaborate on workforce planning and sourcing strategies, attending job fairs and partnering with community organizations to attract talent.

  • Promote leadership training and development programs, ensuring managers have the tools to succeed.

• Lead Core HR Functions

  • Guide employees and leaders on benefits, wellness, and retirement plans.

  • Support compliance, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and policy implementation.

  • Provide insight into HR metrics, helping leaders understand trends and make data-informed decisions.

When you’ll work:

Monday – Friday, Typical Hours are 8 am to 5 pm

What you’ll bring:

• 2+ years of broad HR experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources (preferred)

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification (preferred)

• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and current trends in the field

• A people-first mindset and passion for creating a workplace where employees can thrive