Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic HR Partner
• Partner with leaders to understand business needs, influence people strategies, and provide consultative guidance on talent, culture, and engagement.
• Coach leaders through employee relations matters, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
• Shape First Impressions
• Lead new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring every new team member feels connected, prepared, and excited about their future at Gordon Food Service.
• Support new hires from offer through their first 90 days, driving a seamless transition into our culture and operations.
• Create Connections & Build Culture
• Plan and support employee engagement events - from wellness activities to recognition programs - that strengthen connection, belonging, and fun across the distribution center.
• Partner with leaders to design retention strategies, including stay interviews and milestone check-ins, that keep employees engaged and growing.
• Drive Talent & Growth
• Collaborate on workforce planning and sourcing strategies, attending job fairs and partnering with community organizations to attract talent.
• Promote leadership training and development programs, ensuring managers have the tools to succeed.
• Lead Core HR Functions
• Guide employees and leaders on benefits, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Support compliance, FMLA, workers' compensation, and policy implementation.
• Provide insight into HR metrics, helping leaders understand trends and make data-informed decisions.
• When you'll work:
• Monday - Friday, Typical Hours are 8 am to 5 pm
• Be a Strategic HR Partner
• Partner with leaders to understand business needs, influence people strategies, and provide consultative guidance on talent, culture, and engagement.
• Coach leaders through employee relations matters, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
• Shape First Impressions
• Lead new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring every new team member feels connected, prepared, and excited about their future at Gordon Food Service.
• Support new hires from offer through their first 90 days, driving a seamless transition into our culture and operations.
• Create Connections & Build Culture
• Plan and support employee engagement events - from wellness activities to recognition programs - that strengthen connection, belonging, and fun across the distribution center.
• Partner with leaders to design retention strategies, including stay interviews and milestone check-ins, that keep employees engaged and growing.
• Drive Talent & Growth
• Collaborate on workforce planning and sourcing strategies, attending job fairs and partnering with community organizations to attract talent.
• Promote leadership training and development programs, ensuring managers have the tools to succeed.
• Lead Core HR Functions
• Guide employees and leaders on benefits, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Support compliance, FMLA, workers' compensation, and policy implementation.
• Provide insight into HR metrics, helping leaders understand trends and make data-informed decisions.
• When you'll work:
• Monday - Friday, Typical Hours are 8 am to 5 p

Requirements

• 2+ years of broad HR experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (preferred)
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification (preferred)
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and current trends in the field
• A people-first mindset and passion for creating a workplace where employees can thrive
• Be a People Champion. Drive Culture. Create Impact.
• This is your chance to blend strategic business partnership with hands-on HR leadership - from shaping new employee experiences through onboarding and orientation to bringing our teams together with engaging, meaningful events.

Benefits

Additional Information

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Be a People Champion. Drive Culture. Create Impact. At Gordon Food Service, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an HR Generalist at our Springfield, OH Distribution Center , you'll be more than just an HR professional - you'll be a trusted partner to our leaders, a cultural ambassador for our employees, and a driver of engagement across the division. This is your chance to blend strategic business partnership with hands-on HR leadership - from shaping new employee experiences through onboarding and orientation to bringing our teams together with engaging, meaningful events.

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