Job Information
Americold Logistics, LLC. Field HR Generalist in South Plainfield, New Jersey
What You'll Do :
As a Field HR Generalist, you will be strategically located to partner with the business leaders at multiple sites. Reporting to the Field HR Manager, you will be the face of HR at the site(s) you support, assisting front line associates with day-to-day questions and concerns, partnering with management on associate centric initiatives, and supporting HR functions such as onboarding, employee/labor relations, investigations, trainings, recruiting, HR transactions and administrative HR responsibilities.
Business Partnership:
Manage and facilitate new hire orientation process to ensure a positive onboarding experience
Counsel and coach leaders/managers on associate coaching, counseling, and performance management
Act as a liaison between corporate CoE's and managers and employees, such as supporting with open enrollment or problem solving payroll issues
Participate on employee engagement committee and contribute to goals of enhancing employee engagement
Employee & Labor Relations:
Serve as a primary contact for general employee requests for information on HR policies and procedures; provide feedback and follow-up in a timely manner
Conduct confidential investigations into associate complaints and sensitive work-related issues, partnering or escalating to the HR Manager as appropriate
HR Support:
Initiate job requisitions, track submissions and provide follow up as needed
Ensure all HR documentation is processed timely and accurately (Personnel files, I-9 documentation, E-Verify, HRIS transactions, compliance records, etc.)
What Experience and Education You Need :
Verbal and written fluency in Spanish
3-5 Years human resources experience or a combination of human resources and other relevant professional experience
Excellent computer skills: strong experience with the utilization of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Maintains working knowledge of employment laws including, but not limited to the DOL, FLSA, ADA and EEOC
Broad knowledge of human resources as it relates to benefits, training and development; hiring and recruitment; safety and worker's compensation; wage administration and compliance
What Could Set You Apart :
Bachelor's Degree (Associates' Degree or High School Diploma and applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree)
Strong functional use of a HRIS system and payroll systems
High-energy individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, ability to multi-task and willingness to take on new projects; and/or to initiate appropriate projects.
Travel may be required (up to 25%)
Physical Requirements :
Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing
May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Requires the use of various electronic tools
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer :
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity