Human Resources Generalist

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Full Time Human Resources Kennesaw, GA, US

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist performs a wide range of duties in a variety of HR functional areas including, employee relations, training, performance management, talent development, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take an active role in understanding the business and people issues within their assigned business units.
• Collaborate effectively with business leaders on strategic organizational design and management within assigned business units under the direction of Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).
• Partner with business leaders to drive engagement, culture, and retention in their areas of the business.
• Ensure that HR policies and processes are consistently administered within assigned business units.
• Partner with HRBP on the roll out of, and compliance with, general HR initiatives within their business units.
• Advise and assist management and employees on employee concerns and issues by interpreting applicable HR policies and procedures and making responsible recommendations.
• Manage Employee Relations Investigations and resolutions including but not limited to allegations or harassment and discrimination.
• Manage employee accommodations and assist with leave management process as needed.
• Support HRBP in the execution of recruitment strategies to effectively staff business units.
• Support HRBP with initiatives such as:
  Performance Management, Merit Planning, Compensation Planning and Talent Reviews.
• Prepare reports for business units and management.
• Take an active role in mentoring and developing junior staff members.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Partner with HRBP and Legal to ensure legal compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements.
• Develop and conduct various HR related trainings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related business degree or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year working with distributing or manufacturing sites.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR highly desired.
• Strong understanding of applicable Labor Laws, both State and Federal, and regulations and related HR legislation. Experience directly with California and Canadian employment law strongly desired.
• Ability to build relationships and influence others across multiple operations.
• Work with minimal supervision and manage multiple assignments/tasks simultaneously.
• Detail oriented, accurate with a high level of reliability.
• Ability to handle conflict and deal…