HR Generalist

Description For over forty years, Central Garden & Pet has been dedicated to our purpose of nurturing happy and healthy homes by providing consumers with winning brands, superior products, and innovative solutions. Bell Nursery, a business unit of Central Garden & Pet, is searching for a talented HR Generalist with terrific leadership and multi-tasking skills to support the store division for the South Atlantic and Midwest regions. Bell Nursery grows, sells and merchandises potted plants to The Home Depot. The Human Resources Generalist is an integral member of our HR team and will have responsibilities in the areas of talent acquisition, employee relations, employee training and development, policy interpretation and employee engagement. At Bell Nursery, our HR Generalists dedicate a large portion of their activities around hiring and training our seasonal workforce. This job is a remote position and will support a diverse workforce in multiple states. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Employee recruiting, hiring, and retention Lead full life-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles for a group of stores. Proactively identify talent gaps, needs, and provide creative recruiting solutions. Administration of the requisition/approval process including all advertising needs for the area. Be a leader in the Talent Planning initiatives within their area and work in partnership with the Director of Human Resources and store leadership teams to plan for human capital needs. Conduct stay and exit interviews and act as a conduit in the approval process for personnel actions/changes (PAF). Acting as the HR leader to interpret human resources policy and procedures Efficient response to Human Resources queries from employees and store leadership. Lead the Progressive Discipline process throughout their respective regions - ensuring due process for all employees. Conduct workplace investigations in partnership with store leadership. Assist with establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures. Demonstrate leadership and guidance across multiple sites by coaching, counseling and problem solving with operational leaders and front-line managers. Training and Development Partnering with the Director of Human Resources for the development, planning and implementation of all Learning & Development initiatives for the assigned locations. Lead the on-boarding process and new-hire orientations. Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed accurately, timely, and that the HRIS system is updated. Participate in the analysis, design, development and facilitation of training efforts throughout the company including management development training. Conduct training on Performance Reviews, Paycom and compliance. Support technical training in the areas of IT rollouts, HRIS program areas and other software initiatives or changes that would affect their respective area. Training on the annual performance and compensation planning process within an area as well as Paycom and compliance initiatives. Promoting the wellbeing and safety of our employees, customers and vendors Facilitating the accident/incident process for the company - including training for facility management. Manage the workers' compensation process for multiple store locations. Promote a positive work environment and increase employee engagement. Additional responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist (Stores): Work in conjunction with the Benefits Manager to coordinate benefit administration and ensure ACA compliance. Demonstrate leadership and guidance across multiple sites by coaching, counseling and problem solving with operational leaders and front-line managers. Administration and on-going maintenance of the HRIS system for assigned locations. Organize and coordinate employee recognition events on a regional basis. Interact with employees at all levels within a region of store locations. Drive a positive culture that creates an inspiring employee experience. QUALIFICATIONS Systems knowledge and ability to learn new technology. Specific proficiency in HRIS systems, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Experience with analyzing data to determine value of various programs and make recommendations based on data results. Experience creating and maintaining critical Human Resources administrative functions. Ability to interact with employees at all levels and always maintain a professional image. Possess a high level of professionalism, with the ability to perform under deadlines and multi-task. Ability to remain calm and professional when involved in stressful situations. Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to drive a positive culture that creates an inspiring employee experience. Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with confidential data. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in human resources, or related field or equivalent experience with 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources. Green industry, merchandising/retail or distribution industry experience a plus with SHRM or HRCI certification preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Retail store and home office environment requiring the ability to sit, stand and walk as needed to interact with employees and managers. Required travel within respective region with some overnight travel. Periodic travel to the company's Maryland offices for meetings/events. This is a remote position but requiring a physical location within the Midwest due to travel to respective markets (OH, KY, IN, MI and South Atlantic states of NC, VA) Flexible work life that favors work-life balance. POSITION INFORMATION This position pays $60,000 - 65,000 per hour depending on experience BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account 401k with 4% company match Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Tuition Reimbursement Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional) Referral Program with cash bonus Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. LI-RR1