Cosentino’s Food Stores Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Kansas City, MO Full Time

HR Generalist

Position Objective: An HR Generalist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment labor relations, and HRIS.
To utilize HR knowledge and experience to assist all levels of Cosentino’s employees in their daily tasks and decision-making. To constantly work to improve companywide performance by ensuring HR resources, tools and training are accessible to employees in a timely, friendly manner.

Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Status: This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Knowledge
The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.
Essential Knowledge

• Minimum of 3-5 years in an HR-related field.
• A 4-year degree in a human relations field or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license required for store to store travel.
• Experience in FMLA/Leave administration.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge

Skills
The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.
Essential Job Functions
Administrative

• Ensures data entry is completed in a timely manner for the HR team, as well as for the Payroll department.
• Quickly and efficiently navigates available IT systems to gather data, compile reports, and submit metrics as needed.
• Effectively able to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Provide administrative support for other team members on projects, as needed.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they may relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.

Training

• Lead training on basic HR topics, either independently or in conjunction with a co-trainer to the workforce.
• Assist HR team in developing training sessions, such as in-services, lunch-and-learns, or topics for train-the-trainer sessions.
• Assist in scheduling upcoming training events and managing a training calendar.

Benefits

• Demonstrate knowledge to adequately answer employee questions regarding benefit coverage and billing issues.
• Assist in implementation and/or maintenance of company benefit programs (i.e. Wellness Programs, Recognition Programs)
• Assists with the open enrollment process.

Employee Relations

• Answer employee and manager questions regarding employee relations issues in a friendly and timely manner.
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations.
• Provide coaching and follow up to managers to improve performance and ensure policies are appropriately implemented and followed.
• Mediate conflict resolution situations between team members in an objective, ethical manner.

HR Generalist
3/2019

• At an employee’s request, submit documentation on their behalf to outside agencies (i.e. Social Services, Service Letters, etc.)
• Support the company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.
• Helps in responding to all unemployment claims on behalf of company. May be asked to represent the company for any unemployment claims.

Physical Abilities
The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.
Essential Abilities

• Able to sit for extended periods of time in an office setting.
• Perform repetitive movements associated with typing and other clerical job tasks.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.

Non-Essential Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms and twisting at the waist.
• Pushing and pulling items to the proper locations as needed.
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human Resources Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

Work Location: One location