HR Generalist, Distribution Center at KnitWell Group in DC-Greencastle IN-ascena, IN 46135

Job description

• The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support for associates and leadership within the distribution center. This role is responsible for implementing HR policies, ensuring compliance, and supporting initiatives that foster a positive and productive work environment. The HR Generalist acts as a key resource for associate relations, new hire orientation, compliance-related activities, performance management, and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for associate concerns, situations and conflict resolution.
• Support supervisors in managing performance issues and disciplinary action.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote associate engagement.
• Monitor attendance trends and support corrective action processes.
• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA regulations and company & DC policies.
• Collaborate with Asset Protection to support safety initiatives and incident reporting.
• Serve as liaison for Worker’s Compensation cases.
• Facilitate orientation sessions for new hires.
• Assist with associate recognition program.
• Support leadership development for supervisors.
• Coach and develop Group Leads to strengthen the internal pipeline for supervisor roles.
• Assist associates with payroll, timekeeping and benefits-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and payroll teams to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional)
• PHR (Professional in Human Resources)
• Typically, 2–5 years of HR experience
• Associate relations
• Benefits support
• Performance management
• Corrective action & conflict resolution
• Compliance and policy enforcement
• Associate engagement
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic reporting (intermediate skills in Excel or HR dashboards)

Skills

Preferred

• SHRM-CP certification
• PHR certification

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• *Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.