Human Resources Generalist

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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 Lithia Springs GA Distribution Center youll be more than just an HR professional - youll 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.

What Youll Do :

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 youll work :

Monday Friday Typical Hours are 8 am to 5 pm

What youll bring :

2 years of broad HR experience required

Bachelors 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.

At Gordon Food Service people are at the heart of everything we do. As an HR Generalist at our Lithia Springs GA Distribution Center youll be more than just an HR professional - youll 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.

What Youll Do :

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 youll work :

Monday Friday Typical Hours are 8 am to 5 pm

What youll bring :

2 years of broad HR experience required

Bachelors 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 PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

Key Skills

Employee Relations,Fmla,Employee Evaluation,Human Resources Management,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1