Human Resource Generalist - Warehouse Operations - KeHE Distributors, LLC

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

This role will assist the Warehouse HR Manager in implementing and maintaining HR policies and practices to help drive business performance while also supporting a culture centered on caring for our employees. This role will play a key role in administering essential day-to-day HR tasks across a wide variety of HR priorities including but not limited to new hire orientation and on-boarding, employee engagement and culture activities, HR Compliance (policy and procedure), benefits, and employee training. Thorough knowledge of HR principles and practices, including some familiarity with local state law is critical to success in this role.

This is an onsite HR role, M-F, 9-5 based in our distribution center in North East, MD.

• Assist HR Manager, Distribution Center (DC) leadership, and frontline associates with interpretation and understanding of HR practices, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook and contracts
• Work closely with HR, talent acquisition, and hiring managers to administer offer letters, pre-employment/on-boarding activities and conduct new hire orientation for all new hourly associates.
• Support HR Manager as needed on employee relations concerns and/or investigations
• Provide guidance and support to Managers and Supervisors on employee performance and/or attendance issues, to include administration of necessary disciplinary action
• Assist in the management and administration of all types of employee leaves of absence (FMLA, Workers' Compensation, ADA, etc.) ensuring adherence to internal policy and procedure
• Provide day to day support of benefit programs and assist in annual open enrollment process
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, and DC management on safety, health, and wellness initiatives
• Collaborate with HR and local management on culture and engagement related activities to help promote a positive and people centric work environment
• Facilitate or co-facilitate necessary employee education and/or training sessions
• Assist in the administration of occasional and/or recurring employee surveys (new hire, annual engagement survey, pulse surveys, etc.)
• Represent KeHE for unemployment claims and hearings as needed
• Responsible for accurate and timely data entry into the HRIS system
• Maintenance of personnel records in compliance with state, federal, and local laws

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience required, PHR/SPHR preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. A combination of related experience & education will be considered
• Distribution, manufacturing experience within food, beverage and/or retail industry 
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve emotional and complex problems or issues by using judgment that is in consistent with policies, procedures, regulation, or government law
• Able to work effectively with front line employees, peers, DC leadership, and regional leaders as well as corporate HR support functions, and the local operations team
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Leave administration/management experience required
• Working knowledge of Maryland state and federal employment laws