Field Human Resources Generalist
KNAPP North America
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kennesaw • United States
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About the role
- Serve as a key partner to operations leadership within the Resident Business sites
- Provide hands-on support in all areas of human resources
- Act as a sounding board, pushing back as necessary
- Drive HR initiatives that align with business objectives
- Foster a positive work environment
- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees and supervisors
- Address concerns and resolve conflicts
- Conduct investigations as needed
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws
- Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives
- Assist Site Manager with arranging employee events and engagement activities
- Support recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers
- Onboard new employees at responsible sites
- Lead orientation and support other departments’ activities related to onboarding/orientation
- Support leaders through performance review processes, coaching, and corrective action procedures
- Help coordinate training sessions on HR policies, compliance, and leadership development
- Assist with employee meetings, town halls, tool talks, etc.
- Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS data integrity
- Assist with timecard and point system management
- Partner with Total Rewards to support employee wellness initiatives
- Assist Leadership and corporate HR team with offboarding procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to present to and influence leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, etc.)
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Experience supporting hourly workforce in a 24/7 operation
Benefits
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HR generalist experienceemployment lawsHR best practicesonboardingperformance review processestraining coordinationemployee engagement initiativesconflict resolutioninvestigationsdata integrity
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsindependent workinfluencing leadershippositive work environmenttrust advisorcoachingteam collaborationevent coordination
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationPHR certificationSHRM-CP certification