Human Resources Generalist-Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

Who We Are:

Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com

JOB SUMMARY
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for working with leadership to successfully execute local, regional, and corporate human resources programs, initiatives, and policies to maintain equitable and consistent development and treatment of personnel at the Operating Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the company complies with all State and Federal regulatory agencies and employment laws.
• Investigate problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and associate and applicant appeals.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to department officials and individuals.
• Oversee the performance management process, working with OpCo (operating company) leaders on their associate reviews and CMPs (congestion management process), providing training and consultation as necessary.
• Work with OpCo leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled associates are hired and workload levels are appropriate and maintained, and work to maximize turnover.
• Formulate and recommend program goals and objectives in all areas of employee relations.
• Develop, implement, and administer the management-labor relations area of the Human Resources program to improve labor relations.
• Develop and/or oversee compensation policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide guidance on compensation strategy planning and administration.
• Communicate compensation policies, procedures, and programs to associates.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for HR (human resources) practices and problem resolutions.
• Provide direction to all HR (human resources) functions and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources management, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Recruiting and staffing
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various HRIS
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.