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The Store Human Resource Generalist provides professional level human resources support to Gordon Food Service Stores teams. Builds strong relationships with Store leadership to ensure proper handling of personnel issues, cultural development, and adherence to policies and procedures per legal considerations.  Assists in the development and implementation of innovative human resources programs and related training.

What you will do:

HR Business Partner

Serves as business partner between various HR Shared Services and stores.  Understands the business.

Manages the roll out of human resource related policies and programs.

Gathers, analyzes, and interprets employee data to identify trends and improvement and  training opportunities.

Participates on project teams.

Understands and promotes the GFS culture in the stores.

Understands and promotes the GFS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision and Guiding Principles. 

Interfaces with the legal department when necessary and interacts with federal, state and local agencies.

Responds to general HR questions, directing to appropriate resources as needed.

 

Performance Management and Employee Relations

Manages, educates and supports leadership on the Performance Management process, understands and leverages the talent management system, coaches employees and managers on employee relations performance, practice or policy issues, promotes the open door policy.

Collaborates with leaders on corrective action processes and appropriate action decisions.

Responds to, investigates and determines course of action for complaints from GFS employees or others in regards to Gordon Food Service Store.

Partners with asset protection and other departments on investigations and terminations.

 

Compliance

Supports talent acquisition compliance, educating leaders on requirements, monitoring compliance and facilitating correction.

Supports Affirmative Action Planning compliance.

Partners with stores to ensure compliance with all regulatory, state or federal requirements, ie Wage & Hour, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, etc.

 

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

Collaborates with business on workforce planning.

Leads sourcing and recruiting activities for new stores and remodels.

Partners with Talent Acquisition team to support stores struggling with sourcing or TA processes.

Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives related to the recruiting function and Affirmative Action.

 

Learning and Development

Deliver HR related training.

Utilizes the learning system to manage learning and development activities.

Educates and assists leaders on Leadership Development initiatives.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Understands GFS compensation practices and policies and ensures leaders understand how to properly implement.

Assists with process for regular compensation changes.

Plans and supports benefits enrollment processes as well as educating employees and leaders on GFS retirement plans, benefits and wellness initiatives.

 

Absence Management

Manages and/or supports the administration of Worker’s Compensation, short and long term disability and FMLA.

Facilitates the interactive process for disability management.

Involved in the decision making process regarding claim activities and return to work process.

Serves as point of contact with employee, manager and shared service.

May perform administrative functions related to general human resource responsibilities to include processing unemployment claims, processing employee data changes, exit interviews and others as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the table:

Three or more years of human resource generalist experience with knowledge of employment law and regulatory agencies or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Human Resource, Business or related (or equivalent education and experience).

PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Must have a Valid State driver’s license.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor and customer-focused approach.

Exceptional time management and organizational abilities.

In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance standards.

Awareness of current industry trends and best practices.

Ability to analyze and resolve problems of moderate complexity, using policies and best practices as guidance.

Proficiency in using spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.

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Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy:

Adherence to the company’s hybrid work policy is an essential Store Human Resource Generalist position.  The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.

Location:

1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI, 49509 

Hybrid Schedule 4 days in office 1 day remote

Monday to Friday

8 am to 5 pm

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.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.