Human Resource Generalist chez Zenith Logistics Inc.

Job Title:  Human Resources Generalist            Department:   Human Resources                         Effective Date:  10/17/2025

Reports To:  Manager Human Resources       FLSA:  Exempt                      Direct Reports:  N/A                                                          

Position Summary:

Supports management and employees of the company by providing a wide range of Human Resource functions related to recruitment and selection, employee relations, retention, compensation, and benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports operation in the qualification, screening and interviewing of candidates, and makes hiring recommendations.
• Manages the employment process in accordance with established hiring standards including reference verifications, background investigations, drug testing and makes hiring recommendations based on the outcomes of the pre-employment process.
• Schedules and conducts new employee orientations to thoroughly explain company benefits and employee handbook provisions.
• Advises supervisors and managers on employee relations matters and responds to inquiries from employees regarding benefits or employee services.
• Maintains and updates internet job descriptions for all current positions and develops job descriptions for new positions as required.
• Creates and implements programs to promote company benefits, enhance communication efforts and improve employee satisfaction.
• Assists with all clerical needs to include filing, and documentation. 
• Assists with the issuing and creation of discipline.
• Schedules, reviews, and facilitates meetings with associates as needed.
• Assists in the yearly recertification of all employees and other relevant training. 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Attends daily operational and safety meetings.
• Provide high visibility on the shifts to ensure practices are followed in all areas of the distribution center.
• Completes all payroll functions.
• Monitors compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and investigation of grievances.
• Assists in the training of probationary associates and reporting.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and track employees time off as it relates to FMLA / Short Term disability /Personal leaves. 

• Primary point of contact on issues related to configuring time keeping in UKG (Dimensions/Kronos) to ensure accuracy of payroll processing.

• Primary point of contact for management on the creation and sharing of reports related to people data in UKG. 

• Prepares written responses to claims for unemployment benefits, and represents and defends the company at unemployment hearings to minimize the company’s liability. 

• Provides effective advice and counseling to supervisors on all matters involving employee relations. 

• Creates and implements programs to promote company benefits, enhance communication efforts and improve employee satisfaction.

 Job Specifications: 

1. High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in human resources/business administration and/or SHRM-CPcertification preferred.
2. Bi-lingual preferred.
3. Previous experience in an union environment preferred.
4. Minimum of 3-5 years prior experience in human resources. 
5. Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office
6. Previous experience with HRIS and Kronos - UKG (UltiPro/Kronos/Dimensions) strongly preferred.
7. High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
8. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
9. Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all aspects of human resources work.
10. Willingness to work a flexible schedule as required.