Higher standards: It’s what separates the good companies from the great ones. UA Brands takes tremendous pride in our mission to do things differently than the rest.Exceeding customer expectations: For the past quarter-century, our name has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel at great values; long-lasting product performance and above all, strong customer satisfaction. We treat customers warmly, respectfully and fairly…always striving to surpass their expectations.We’ve grown from a single South Florida uniform store in 1985 to 27 locations across the U.S.; multiple e-commerce website and catalog operations; and hundreds of employees strong.It’s all thanks to our talented team members, who include: >Our personable, knowledgeable retail store team that brings the UA Brands shopping experience to life for hundreds of thousands of customers working in vital industries like healthcare and food service.>Our efficient, hard-working distribution team, based in Lithia Springs, Georgia, that makes sure the right products are picked, carefully packed and shipped to thousands of customers quickly and efficiently.>Our corporate team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that supports us with design, manufacturing, inventory management, sales, technology, human resources, marketing, customer service and financial expertise to keep us running smoothly and successfully.

Job description

The HR Generalist position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in our Distribution Center in Lithia Springs (ATL metro area). The position serves as a consultant to management on all human resource-related issues. The successful HR Generalist acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our Corporate HR department, the HR Generalist seeks to develop integrated solutions. This position is not a remote/work from home opportunity; it is based at the Distribution Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs diverse and complex assignments covering a wide area of HR functions (i.e. employee relations, recruiting, benefits, total rewards, workers' compensation, change management, organizational development, and training).
Establishes a regular cadence of communication with respective business unit leaders in order to improve work relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, including terminations. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Assists with overseeing all performance management for employees in the business units, including but not limited to: providing help navigating performance management tools; advising and coaching for all annual reviews.
Assists with competency based performance management and leadership coaching, providing training and consultation as needed.
Drive employee engagement and retention efforts through skip-level reviews, retention interviews, pulse surveys, employee engagement events, and management of the U-Crew (employee engagement activities team).
Plays a substantial role, in partnership with HR colleagues, in assessing, recommending, implementing, and leading/assisting department and company-wide strategic initiatives and projects that support and drive the overall business strategy.

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