<p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Senior Human Resources Generalist (SHRG) serves as an HR contact for the managers and supervisors within their assigned division and performs a wide range of HR related duties, including employee relations, performance management, training and development, pre-employment screenings, company onboarding/offboarding, policy implementation, employment law/compliance matters, and managing the employee experience.</p> <p>Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Advises and coaches supervisors and managers in the organization and provides quality opinions and guidance on daily HR matters. </li><li>Identifies opportunities to enhance HR processes and functions for greater efficiency and effectiveness. </li><li>Collaborate with leaders to implement and train employees on various HR policies and procedures to ensure adherence to company standards. </li></ul> <p>Compliance:</p> <ul> <li>Works with HR Compliance Manager to continuously monitor compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures while consistently maintaining the employee handbook. </li><li>Ensure employees understanding of the GMS Mission, Vision and Values and ensures adherence to company policies and procedures. </li><li>Ensures compliance with hiring practices, including appropriate use of selection tools, offer letters and other compliance requirements. </li><li>Stays abreast of GMS policies and updates handbooks as needed. </li><li>Acts as liaison between Leave Manager, field managers and employees to facilitate leave administration. </li><li>Supports policy implementation, training, and adherence. </li><li>Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to support continual improvements. </li><li>Manages random DOT drug and alcohol testing program. </li><li>Manages the Clearinghouse Return to Duty process and follow-up drug testing plans. </li><li>Manages and facilitates last chance agreements. </li><li>Partners with Employment Counsel and HR Business Partner in the creation of separation agreements as needed. </li></ul> <p>Employee Relations:</p> <ul> <li>Addresses concerns related to the general work environment, reasonable suspicion, morale, interpersonal conflicts, and employee complaints, including sexual harassment and other forms of alleged inappropriate workplace behavior. </li><li>Conducts investigations in response to employee complaints, including alleged inappropriate workplace behavior. </li><li>Identifies solutions to recurring workplace issues or concerns by collecting/analyzing data as well as relying on personal observation as input into this process. </li><li>Participates in performance and disciplinary meetings, including termination meetings as required. </li><li>Invests appropriate time to build relationships with managers and supervisors by using a service-orientated approach. </li><li>Develops strong relationships with the broader HR team. </li></ul> <p>Recruitment:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated understanding of non-exempt and exemption status requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). </li><li>Responsible for posting and maintaining all job requisitions in the dedicated division. </li><li>Assists with job description creation and maintenance as necessary. </li><li>Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants and analyzing responses as needed. </li></ul> <p>Performance Management:</p> <ul> <li>Conducts group and individual trainings to support business initiatives and compliance efforts. </li><li>Works with Managers and Supervisors in managing employee performance to drive a culture of productivity. </li><li>Ensures performance improvement plans are created for underperforming employees and coaches managers and supervisors in supporting employee's success. </li></ul> <p>Training & Development:</p> <ul> <li>Conducts training for employees on various HR-related topics to include, but not limited to the following: </li><li>Dayforce navigation </li><li>Drug testing info sessions (importance of using our COCs, reasons for testing, DOT requirements, etc.) </li><li>Reasonable suspicion training </li><li>Monthly benefits enrollment meetings. Discuss enrollment process and available benefits. Enrollment deadlines. </li></ul> <p>Employee Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Manages the pre-employment screening activities including, but not limited to, drug screens, background checks, driver screens, etc. </li><li>Ensures appropriate onboarding/offboarding plans are in place for new hires, while also creating a standard onboarding/offboarding model for each location to use. </li><li>Assists in the onboarding and integration with newly acquired companies. </li><li>Supports the field with the new hire experience, offboarding, and exit interviews as needed. </li><li>Facilitates relocation process, if appropriate. </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree emphasis in HR or related field; PHR or SPHR strongly preferred. </li><li>Minimum of 3 years of previous HRG or related work experience required. </li><li>Previous work experience with unions preferred. </li><li>Strong Microsoft office skills. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of administration and human resources best practices. </li><li>Knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws preferred. </li><li>Understanding of customers service and flexibility to assist in all areas of the HR Department as needed. </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.</p> </li><li> <p>Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.</p> </li><li> <p>Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.</p> </li><li> <p>Help champion an inclusive working environment by:</p> </li><li> <p>Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace.</p> </li><li> <p>Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce.</p> </li><li> <p>Recognizing that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to travel domestically 30%. </li><li>Must be able to remain in stationary position in an office environment: 80% </li><li>Must have stamina to work long hours as needed. </li><li>Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc. </li><li>Must be able to operate basic office machinery. </li><li>Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. </li></ul> <p>Required Cognitive Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks. </li><li>Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects. </li><li>Must be able to multitask. </li><li>Must be able to receive and analyze information. </li><li>Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur. </li><li>Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative. </li></ul> <p>Benefits & Perks:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance </li><li>Wellness Benefits </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Program </li><li>Paid Holidays & Vacation Days </li><li>Professional Growth Opportunities </li><li>Development & Training Programs </li></ul> <p>This job description is subject to change at any time.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.</p>