Our client is a premier provider of turn-key warehouse solutions for elite customers and top companies. For nearly a century, this global heavy equipment provider has been an industry leader with a proven track record of success.

Title: HR Generalist
Location:  New Orleans, LA

Key Points: 

• A company that likes to promote from within, so opportunities to advance your career are here 
• Fun and collaborative culture with an emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity, and respect.
• One of the largest material handling dealers in the United States
• Autonomous work environment, supportive leaders without the micromanagement

Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to provide recommendations on performance management processes to include, policy violation warnings, performance improvement plans, staffing reviews, and succession planning
• Establish accountable leadership through strong influencing skills, interpersonal savvy, and understanding of organizational dynamics and being results-driven
•  Act as a trusted advisor to Leaders when conducting performance reviews, offer guidance on creating and delivering feedback, goal setting for their team, creating a high performance and development-oriented culture
• Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Organize and conduct an engaging onboarding orientation for new hires as an introduction to key systems, Company culture and benefits, and other important new-to-role information
•  Collaborate with hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition Specialists on interviewing candidates, managing job postings, and refining position descriptions for new and existing roles
• Gather feedback from team members on their experience with the company. Analyze feedback with leadership to implement positive change and drive employee retention and engagement
•  Administer and support team members through the FMLA and ADA process. Monitor and track absence status, medical documentation to include accommodation requests, return to work date, and leave-related payroll processing
• Partner with HR Specialist and/or HR & Recruiting Coordinator on offer letter generation and communication sheets for any position or compensation changes within the company
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to compensation, benefits, employment, payroll and worker’s compensation. Support the development and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Complete miscellaneous HR projects and other related administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of current experience as a full-cycle HR Generalist
• Proven track record of driving HR excellence with a strong understanding of HR practices and passion for fostering a positive workplace culture
• Ability to influence in both formal and informal settings
• Excellent Customer Service and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work through projects and drive out efficiencies
• Working knowledge of HR Generalist Functions
• Ability to work with multiple users at all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to details and high level of accuracy while maintaining short deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Visio

Education:

• Required-Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• Preferred-PHR or SPHR certified 

Benefits/Perks:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing 
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401k