HR Generalist - Field bei Johnstone Supply

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. As a member of the Human Resources team, the Human Resources Generalist (HR) is responsible for supporting a positive and engaging employee experience across the full employee life cycle by providing guidance to employees and leaders regarding HR programs. This role contributes to the success of Johnstone Supply by delivering responsive HR support in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, total rewards, compliance, and employee relations, aligned with business needs and company culture.

Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

 Position responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Support:

• Represents the company culture in all employee interactions, contributing to an inclusive and inviting culture. Leverages company values when implementing employee programs, enforcing policy, and making decisions. Administers, coordinates, and supports all assigned HR programs and initiatives across the company and/or for any assigned locations.
• Serves as a point of contact for leaders in addressing employee-related matters and applying policy. Based on the level of experience, coaches and guides leaders in performance management and discipline or supports coaching-related needs. Performs, or participates in, preliminary investigations and conducts concern intake calls, escalating issues and recommendations to HRBP. Serves as contact for initial concern or issue intake. Ensure proper documentation is established and retained. Assist leaders in addressing corrective actions as needed, drafting and reviewing associated documents. Share trends and recommendations with HR leadership.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned areas and/or locations, answering questions and triaging HR-related needs to the appropriate subject matter expert, HR contact, or resource for follow-up and resolution.
• Supports and assists with employee recognition and engagement efforts across the organization and actively communicates within assigned locations. May lead, coordinate, and/or promote engagement programs companywide as assigned.

 Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Drives end-to-end recruitment efforts for assigned locations or geographies by leveraging HRIS/HCM and TA platforms, and provides assistance, education, and support with interviewing and onboarding techniques and other talent acquisition best practices. Partners with hiring managers to align talent needs with strategic goals and represents Johnstone Supply’s employer brand throughout the full recruitment cycle.
• Leads a structured onboarding process from offer acceptance through new hire integration, ensuring seamless coordination with hiring leaders and cross-functional teams. Provides guidance on onboarding best practices, conducts regular follow-ups to support retention, and enhances the new hire experience through personalized support and engagement to ensure a positive new hire experience.

 Payroll Support, Total Rewards, and Leaves:

• Supports total rewards initiatives (i.e., benefits, wellness, tuition reimbursement, etc.), including administering and leading all aspects of assigned programs. Assists in the coordination of enrollment and other meetings and events. Provides reports, analysis, and research for the resolution of issues and serves as a point of contact for employee questions and program needs. Supports and promotes current total rewards programs, makes recommendations, and shares feedback related to employee program offerings with HR management.
• Works closely with appropriate personnel to ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely. Supports employees and leaders with payroll, leave, and attendance-related functions, providing education and support and implementing changes and updates as needed.
• Serves as a point of contact for all leave-related needs. Works with and supports employees with leave needs and administers associated programs. Ensures compliance, communication, and effective case management are provided and all appropriate documentation and reporting related to leave programs.
• Employee facing workers’ compensation liaison, from initial intake through case management to resolution for assigned locations or support across the organization as assigned.
• Responds timely to employment-related requests from various sources, such as unemployment claims, employment verifications, and other inquiries. 

 HRIS/HCM & Compliance:

• Utilizes HRIS/HCM and various technical platforms to administer programs and support employees and leaders. Provides training on systems to all users as appropriate. Assists with integration and problem resolution to ensure successful data integration and use across various platforms (e.g., payroll, benefits, performance, etc.).
• Creates and maintains accurate and timely information in various formats and platforms, ensuring confidentiality and privacy compliance. Ensures accurate and compliant records management, including timely and precise HRIS/HCM data entry.

 Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Human Resources Management or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Specialist.
• Proficiency in at least three HR disciplines, such as employee relations, performance management, employment law, policy interpretation, talent acquisition, HRIS/HCM, payroll administration, compensation and benefits, or leave management.
• Knowledge of HR practices, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Familiarity with employment laws and compliance requirements (leave laws, ADA, EEO).
• Understanding of employee benefits and plan administration.
• Strong technical acumen and experience with various HRIS/HCM, LMS, and ATS systems and data interfaces; Previous experience working in ADP, iCIMS, or similar platforms is preferred, but not required for this role. 
• Ability to use Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience working in ADP, iCIMS, or similar platforms is preferred, but not required for this role.  
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both verbal and written formats is required for this role; Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred, but not required for this role. 
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include: 

• Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
• Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.
• One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
• Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
• Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.

 At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• $100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
• Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
• Employee service milestone recognition program
• Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
• Variety of incentive plans for employees
• Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
• Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees

 We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience.

Johnstone Supply is North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

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