Associated Wholesale Grocers · 8 hours ago
Hr Generalist
Kenosha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAssociated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores. They are seeking a Human Resource Generalist to perform daily functions supporting the Corporate HR department, including hiring, employee relations, and benefits administration.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Recruits job applicants to fill entry level, professional and technical job openings
Conducts new-employee orientations and works with employees to complete all required new hire paperwork
Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees
Performs data entry of salary and other payroll related changes into Oracle, including new hires and terminations
Maintains data integrity and accuracy with HRIS for Human Resources recordkeeping
Performs data entry in ADP Workforce Manager time keeping system as needed
Responsible to track and maintain all appropriate records for all leaves of absences, including working with insurance carrier on short term and long term disability matters
Assists in the implementation of personnel policies and procedures
Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints. Partner and escalate as needed
Supports annual company-wide performance management process (PMP) and Talent Planning Process (TPP), assisting with scheduling, communication, employee training, and other duties as needed
Assist in coordinating employee activities (e.g., company picnic, luncheons) and Corporate employee communications (e.g., Promotions, New Hires, and other AWG events and activities)
Maintain all office filing and assure compliance with government and company regulations and procedures regarding record maintenance and retention
Responds to State Unemployment claims on terminated employees
Ensures confidentiality on privacy matters and demonstrates good judgment
Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management
Must be able to work onsite Monday - Friday
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field highly desired
2-3 years' Human Resources experience and proven recruiting experience
Knowledge and understanding of Federal, and State labor laws required
Working knowledge of HRIS, Payroll and Learning Management Systems (LMS).KRONOS, Oracle, and/or ADP Vantage experience a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional conflict resolutions skills and ability to coach others
Strong administrative skills -- organized and detail-oriented (ability to follow-up)
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professional discretion
Efficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Google Sheets / Docs / Slides
Successfully complete and pass a background check and drug screen
Must be able to work onsite Monday - Friday
Preferred
Bilingual highly preferred
Company
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Associated Wholesale Grocers is a cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Funk
President and CEO
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