HR Generalist - Truong Enterprises Inc.

Company: Truong Enterprises 
Role: HR Generalist
Type: direct hire, full-time 
Location: Chicago, IL (100% onsite) 
Address: 2300 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Salary: $60,000k
Language: fluent English and Spanish - highly preferred 
Shift hours: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

ABOUT US:  
Truong Enterprises, Inc. is a leading ethnic foods distributor in the Midwest with a drive for continuous growth and expansion. With a mission of bringing flavors of the world to every table, we specialize in authentic ethnic fruits, vegetables, frozen, and grocery items that help families recreate the taste that they grew up with and explore new cultures. We are looking to expand our already diverse team and add new team members that share a passion for food, culture, and exploration. 

Job Description:

HR Generalist who has a positive attitude, can streamline processes, and solve problems. This is a newer role for the company. The ideal candidate is a people person, proactive, with experience handling a wide range of human resources and employee engagement tasks. The individual must be well organized, flexible, the ability to work independently, and enjoy the challenge of supporting a company of diverse people.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 1. Provide overall HR support for management at the company.
• 2. Develop and maintain office and company policies, handbook, and the like. Streamline existing policies and procedures. Ensure all policies and procedures are compliant with the federal/local regulations, implemented appropriately after approval.
• 3. Coordinate talent acquisition process with hiring managers and lead recruitment tasks as directed. Manage recruiting workflow including online assessments, interviews, employment offers, pre-employment tests, background checks, correspondence with candidates, etc. Develop a network of sources for potential candidates to support the functions within the organization.
• 4. Oversee onboarding and exit programs including managing pre-onboarding processes, onboarding sessions, and conduct exit interviews.
• 5. Assist management in structuring, creating and implementing training plans and programs for all departments including safety training to be in compliance with OSHA. Lead team training.
• 6. Handle internal staff inquiries, complaints, discipline, injuries, and worker’s compensation issues as appropriate or as needed.
• 7. Ensure top HR performance of company staff by providing adequate coaching and guidance. Keep up to date with HR best practices and inform management.
• 8. Assist management in creating and maintaining a positive inclusive work environment, while championing company’s values throughout the organization.
• 9. Coordinate and plan company-wide, team-building events, e.g., annual holiday celebration, volunteer opportunities, and increase participation in same.
• 10. Other duties such as payroll management and benefits administration would be a target area of growth for this role.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred but not required.
• 2. One to two years of previous HR experience. Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferred.
• 3. Knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations.
• 4. Ability to multi-task, work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, remain calm.
• 5. Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• 6. Efficient in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks
• 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and management and leadership skills.
• 8. Strong professionalism, organizational and planning skills.
• 9. Experience working in organizations of 50 people.
• 10.Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is essential.

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