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: M-F, Shift Time: 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- 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
At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll embark on a career that's moving forward. When joining KeHE, you'll become part of a team that is a force for good.
Primary Responsibilities
We are seeking a strong HR Generalist to support our Dallas, TX distribution center (DC). Our ideal candidate is a problem solver, takes initiative and ownership, and leverages continuous improvement methodologies.
This role will support the the HR Manager and be responsible for the execution of a variety of HR strategic initiatives. This role is a strategic partner with DC leadership for ongoing HR related activity, such as HR practices, policies and procedures, HR related communications to DC employees, and will facilitate conversations to create and/or enhance employee engagement initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include partnering with Shared Services to communicate open enrollment and benefits, leaves o absence, 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.
This role is located on-site Monday-Friday at our Dallas distribution center. The shift is 2pm to 11pm; with the understanding that hours could flex to match the needs of the business.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with management on HR practices, policies and procedures
- Responsible for driving company and safety culture throughout the facility
- Administer the hiring process; including compliance, completion of pre-employment testing (MVR, drug test, background verification), ensuring completion of new hire paperwork
- Administration of company benefits programs to include: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, short and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Managment and administration of workers' compensation, FMLA, and other leaves of absence
- Work in partnership with the management team on employee relations issues including but not limited to disciplinary investigations
- Manage the performance evaluation and merit processes
- Facilitate various trainings including new hire orientation
- Represent the Company in unemployment claims and hearings
- Maintain safeguards of confidential information; maintain personnel records and responsible for data entry into the HRIS
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
- Three to five years of HR Generalist experience, PHR/SPHR preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. A combination of related experience and education will be considered
- Must be proficient in Spanish
- Strong candidates will be efficient in time management and supporting HR initiatives with minimal supervision.
- 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 judgement that is consistent with policies, procedures, regulations, or laws
- Able to work effectively with front line employees, peers, DC leadership, and regional leaders, as well as corporate HR support functions
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Leave administration and management experience
- 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 the 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 lbs. 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
2025-27340
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.