Human Resources Generalist, Warehouse Operations (Spanish language required)
Company
KeHE Distributors
Location
Dallas, TX
Other
HR/Admin
Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $51,660.00/Yr. - $75,768.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
We are seeking a strong HR Generalist who can take ownership, is a problem solver, and leverages continuous improvement methodologies. This role will support the HR Manager in the Dallas, TX distribution center and will be responsible for leading the execution of a variety of HR strategic initiatives. This role will be a strategic partner with DC leadership for ongoing employee engagement activities and will facilitate conversations with employees to create and/or enhance employee engagement initiatives. Additionally, this role will collaborate with management on HR practices, policies and procedures, communicate updates to policies and procedures to distribution center employees.
Additional responsibilities include partnering with Shared Services to communicate open enrollment and benefits, leaves of absences, workers compensation and safety, and learning and development.
In partnership with the HR Manager, this role will also support employee disciplinary investigations in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Strong candidates will be efficient in managing their time and supporting HR initiatives with minimal supervision.
This role is based in our Dallas distribution center and is onsite Monday-Friday. We are hiring 2 HR Generalists - one of the shifts is 5AM-3PM and the other is 12PM-9PM (open to flexing the afternoon shift later).
Spanish language proficiency required.
Essential Functions- Collaborate with management on HR practices, policies and procedures.
- Responsible for driving company culture throughout the facility.
- Administer the hiring process; including employment process compliance, completion of required pre-employment testing (MVR, drug test, background verification), and new hire paperwork.
- Administration of company benefits programs to include; 401(k), medical/dental, short-term disability, long-term disability and all other benefits programs in the Company.
- Management and administration of workers compensation; including reporting and handling claims and collaborating with appropriate parties.
- Lead a culture of safety awareness; safety committee meetings and other safety programs in the Company.
- Management and administration of FMLA and other leaves of absence.
- Work in partnership with management team on employee relations issues.
- Conduct and lead employee disciplinary investigations in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Manage Performance Evaluation process and merit process.
- Drive risk management and safety programs.
- Facilitates and/or provides training (including new hire orientation) to the workforce.
- Represents Company for Unemployment claims and hearings.
- Responsible for all Data Entry into the HRIS system
- Maintenance of Personnel Records and HIPAA compliance.
- Other duties and special projects as requested.
- Must maintain good attendance.
- Maintain safe work practices.
- Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
- 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience required, PHR/SPHR preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. A combination of related experience & education will be considered.
- Spanish language proficiency required.
- Distribution, manufacturing experience within food, beverage and/or retail industry.
- Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints
- Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve emotional and complex problems or issues by using judgment that is in consistent with policies, procedures, regulation, or government law.
- Able to work effectively with front line employees, peers, DC leadership, and regional leaders as well as corporate HR support functions, and the local operations team.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Leave administration/management experience required.
- Working knowledge of Texas state and federal employment laws.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit. Travel may be required, but will be minimal. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Requisition ID
2025-26122
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.