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Human Resources Generalist

Ferguson
Carol Stream, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:

  • Leads the HR strategy for staffing the new Distribution Center leadership team, using proven practices from established Distribution Centers across the company.
  • Identifies operational gaps and partners with leaders to implement practical HR solutions that improve performance, engagement, and retention.
  • Builds and delivers actionable reporting (attrition, hiring, performance, surveys) to guide leadership decisions and track progress.
  • Supports the design and facilitation of hands-on training for managers on interviewing, performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day leadership skills.
  • Acts as a partner on employee relations issues, coaching managers through situations, ensuring consistency, and maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
  • Stays current on employment law and policy updates; translates changes into clear guidance and updates to processes that work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
  • Leads and supports HR compliance efforts (audits, background checks, drug screens, documentation), partnering with HRIS and ensuring issues are quickly resolved and processes improved.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting site operations as an HR Manager or Business Partner
  • 5+ years of HR experience providing support to a unionized workforce, preferably within a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar operational environment
  • Experience supporting a recently established distribution center or site start-up, including workforce planning, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and organizational readiness
  • Ability to establish and influence a positive, high-performing culture from day one, partnering closely with site leadership to drive employee engagement, communication, retention, and accountability
  • Solid background in industrial or distribution environments with large hourly populations
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence leaders, and hold teams accountable to expectations and standards
  • Experience supporting proactive employee relations strategies, including maintaining a positive employee experience and minimizing risk
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends and drive action
  • Experience with HR systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft tools
  • HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM) is desirable
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; ability to use resources to support communication across language barriers is a plus.
  • At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!
  • Pay Range:
  • $5,258.34 - $8,408.34
  • Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
  • This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
  • Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
  • The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
  • Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with HR systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft tools
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; ability to use resources to support communication across language barriers is a plus.
  • This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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