In this full-time role, you will perform tasks associated with serving as a Business Partner to operational counterparts while directly guiding team members and other members of leadership. Reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager, the HR Generalist is responsible for the translation of human capital implications to support overall business objectives like change initiatives, building and retaining a high-performing culture and finally performance and talent excellence.

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Hiring Company: Grainger

Grainger is a global leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions. Our 18,000 employees are driven to serve customers and the community in exceptional ways focusing on delivering the highest level of service. The Grainger team works closely with customers to better understand their challenges and provide cost-saving solutions. Grainger's employees serve customers more than 115,000 times every day through multiple channels. As part of a high-performing team, you will be able to develop your talents, and make a difference.

Position Description

The Human Resource Generalist serves as a Business Partner to operational counterparts while directly guiding team members and other members of leadership. Reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager, the HR Generalist is responsible for the translation of human capital implications to support overall business objectives like change initiatives, building and retaining a high-performing culture and finally performance and talent excellence.

Responsibilities

Facilitation of critical organizational initiatives as well as implementing process improvements within Human Resources and across the Distribution Center.

• Handles all on going internal and external people-related initiatives.
• Implements Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs, which support the overall business strategy.
• Identifies ways to streamline resources to provide efficient structure to the organization
• Ensures compliance with Federal and State legislation related to all human resources matters.
• Fosters effective relationships with external vendors to administer effective employee programs.
• Assist in the implementation and administration a robust communications plan.
• Assist with administration of workers compensation program for the facility.

Requirements

A degree in Human Resources, related field or equivalent progressive experience.

• Working knowledge of Human Resource practices with expertise in staffing, new hire orientation and on-boarding.
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive solutions to human resource issues.
• Exercise good judgment in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develops alternative solutions, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Ability to influence and build relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings, and foster an open, honest and trusting environment, concisely, both in writing and verbally, and to actively listen while gathering information.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work.
• Proficiency in systems, Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Location

Minooka, IL

Please note, this location can be difficult to get to without a personal vehicle.