Human Resources Generalist

Overview

This position supports W. Lee Flowers IGA and KJ retail locations in the Florence & Myrtle Beach, SC locations and surrounding areas. This is a field position. Relocation may be required.

The Host Experience (HR) Generalist position is responsible for aligning business objectives, acting as an employee (host) champion and change agent, while serving as a consultant and partner to all hosts within the organization on human resource-related issues. The position formulates partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to all employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, paid time off, and more!

Responsibilities

• Acts as an unbiased advocate for hosts with a strong commitment to organizational consistency.
• Ownership of timely investigations of harassment allegations and other HR related matters.
• Ownership of maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal agencies/company policies and procedures.
• Monitors turnover and uses the information to assist in improving store turnover.
• Partnership in coordinating Succession/Bench planning, staffing plans, diversity, and inclusion needs for assigned division.
• Manages and oversees various Human Resources functions and platforms, electronic, and otherwise. (i.e., Sir's, Change Forms, Company Job Requisitions, etc.)
• Conducts Host Days to determine division talent with a partnership in determining potential cross-training, training opportunities, and Employee development roadblocks.
• Oversight of ensuring pay equity within job classifications.
• Partnership in assessing and assisting with problem store hiring.
• Coordinates Employee return to work for assigned stores in conjunction with the Safety Department.
• Oversees and ensures ADA compliance in assigned stores.
• Maintains an effective level of business literacy about the divisional financial position, its cultural follow-through, and its competition.
• Managing and communicating HR-related needs proactively with all departments seeking integrated solutions across the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

Possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field plus 5 years of progressive management experience, preferably in supermarket management. Prefer 5 years of Human Resource Generalist Experience in a retail setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.