Human Resource Generalist Department: Human Resources Location: Ridout Lumber Company - AR Wholesale Lumber Company At Ridout, we are approaching a half century of quality service to the residents of Arkansas and Missouri. With the ongoing growth and success at Ridout, it became time to merge resources and knowledge with US LBM Holdings, to better serve our customers and our employees. Now, the same family-owned values and approach from founder Homer Ridout have the support and backing of 7,000 associates. We offer paid time off, health insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Come join our team! Position Review: Directs workplace compliance, communications, associate relations, benefits, health and safety, employment, compensation, payroll, performance management and associate training and development with full accountability within division. Serves as liaison to US LBM Culture team for company wide projects and support. Essential Job Duties: 1. Ensures all Company policies, procedures and appropriate governmental regulations are communicated and adhered to, with irregularities promptly and appropriately handled. 2. Partners with US LBM HR Business Partner to develop and implement HR related goals and objectives for the Company and communicate those goals to their Division. 3. Supports Division in fostering communications and programs that promote a positive working environment such as philanthropy efforts, open door communications, birthday/anniversary recognition, company newsletter, etc. 4. Manages division talent needs, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, presentation of employment offer, and orientation. Partners with outside vendor for pre-employment screenings including background checks and drug testing and collects all new hire paperwork. Maintains an up-to-date recruitment progress report, talent database and all related staffing communication. 5. Leads orientation on-boarding program for associates to learn about their new position, the company and culture. 6. Directs Division?s associate performance feedback program and ensures that management is trained and that all associates receive formal feedback at least once per year. 7. Partners with US LBM Regional Payroll to administer time and attendance system, coordinate and review employee data for submission to payroll partner, approve reconciled payroll and distribute paychecks. 8. Supports Division leadership and US LBM Culture team in communicating and administering benefit plans such as health, life, disability insurances, retirement plans, and leave of absences. 9. Investigates complaints, disputes and grievances of associates and reports incidents to Division?s leadership and US LBM HR Business Partner. 10. Partners with National Safety Partner and Division Safety Coordinator on Health & Safety programs that promote a safe and healthy workplace through proper planning, communication, awareness training, supervision, and control of hazards. 11. Controls the administration of Company compliance with Federal OSHA and State Health and Safety laws/regulations; supports Company?s Risk/Health/Safety Director as needed. 12. Directs DOT compliance for all commercial drivers; partners with DOT Vendor to administer pre-employment and random drug testing program, certification and recertification, DOT file maintenance, requests for Safety/Alcohol history, etc 13. Supports US LBM HR Business Partner with succession planning, gap analysis, training and development of associates. 14. Identifies training and development opportunities. Engages the US LBM Learning and Development team to ensure managers and associates are provided with resources for and participate in education and training programs including, but not limited to, Federal and State regulations, performance management techniques, customer service, and associate engagement. 15. Commits to continuous improvement and updating of human resource knowledge base, applicable employment law, and best practices. 16. Complies with Company?s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance. 17. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Minimum education required? Bachelor?s degree in Business Admin or a related field preferred. Work experience may be substituted for educational requirements. PHR/SPHR Certification is a plus. 2. Minimum experience required? 2 - 3 years Human Resource related experience. 3. Above average verbal/written communication skills. Computer skills. Effective training and negotiating abilities and ability to deal constructively with conflicts. Must have a high degree of patience with the ability to recognize potential problems. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 5. Special knowledge required? Knowledge of Employment Law and OSHA Regulations. 6. Ability to travel and perform according to the requirements of the position. 7. Physical demands include lift up to 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. on a random basis, standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time, and bending or stooping.