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KeHE Distributors · 1 week ago

HR Generalist, Warehouse Operations (KeHE & Mountain Man)

US-CO-Aurora

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic products, dedicated to making a positive impact. They are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support their warehouse and food manufacturing operations, focusing on employee experience, recruitment, and compliance with HR practices.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Consult local management teams and employees on HR practices, policies, and procedures

Responsible for driving company and safety culture throughout the facility

Ensure the successful recruitment, selection, and onboarding for all new employees, including pre-hire, onboarding, and probationary periods

Provide guidance to employees and management on company benefits programs such as retirement, medical/dental/vision, and leaves (federal, state, local, and company-provided)

Collaborate with the Leaves team to ensure compliance with all leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave (Federal), Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave, Workers’ Compensation, and KeHE’s other leave programs

Work in partnership with the management team on employee relations issues including, but not limited to, workplace investigations

Provide guidance to management throughout the performance evaluation and merit processes

Facilitate various trainings including new hire orientation, coaching and feedback, and performance enablement

Represent the Company in legal matters, including unemployment claims and hearings

Maintain safeguards of confidential information; maintain personnel records, and ensure timely and accurate data entry into various systems, such as our HR Information System (HRIS)

Serve as a primary point of contact for local community and belonging initiatives

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

HR Generalist experiencePHR/SPHR certificationSpanish language proficiencyEmployee relations skillsHRIS knowledgeFederal employment lawsDiversity awarenessTime managementEmotional intelligenceCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Three to five years of HR Generalist experience, PHR/SPHR preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. A combination of related experience and education will be considered

Must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish at an advanced level (C1 to C2)

Strong candidates will be efficient in time management and supporting HR initiatives with minimal supervision

High emotional intelligence with the ability to handle matters with patience and resilience

Capable of prioritizing and completing multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints

Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve complex problems or issues by using judgement that is consistent with policies, procedures, regulations, or laws

Able to work effectively with diverse audiences, including frontline employees, peers, local, regional, and corporate leadership and COE team members

Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and defend concepts to a wide range of audiences

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws