Job Description
Job Description
Overview
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll embark on a career that’s moving forward. When joining KeHE, you’ll become part of a team that is a force for good.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a strong HR Generalist to support our Dallas, TX distribution center (DC). Our ideal candidate is a problem solver, takes initiative and ownership, and leverages continuous improvement methodologies.
This role will support the the HR Manager and be responsible for the execution of a variety of HR strategic initiatives. This role is a strategic partner with DC leadership for ongoing HR related activity, such as HR practices, policies and procedures, HR related communications to DC employees, and will facilitate conversations to create and/or enhance employee engagement initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include partnering with Shared Services to communicate open enrollment and benefits, leaves o absence, workers' compensation and safety, and learning and development. In partnership with the HR Manager, this role will also support employee disciplinary investigations in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
This role is located on-site Monday-Friday at our Dallas distribution center. The shift is 2pm to 11pm; with the understanding that hours could flex to match the needs of the business.
Qualifications
- 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 proficient in Spanish
- Strong candidates will be efficient in time management and supporting HR initiatives with minimal supervision.
- 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 judgement that is consistent with policies, procedures, regulations, or laws
- Able to work effectively with front line employees, peers, DC leadership, and regional leaders, as well as corporate HR support functions
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Leave administration and management experience
- Working knowledge of Texas state and federal employment laws
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. The employee is frequently required to sit. Travel may be required, but will be minimal. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.