Sr. HR Generalist (West)

Company Overview SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne. SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 630 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies. Position Overview The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting designated geographic regions. This Sr. HR Generalist is focused on supporting our Western Regions and should have some knowledge of California employment law. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.
LI-HR1 KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS: Answer escalated employee relations and manager calls to HR Service number. Coach branch managers regarding employee relations matters. Ensure timely response to contested unemployment filings and attend hearings on behalf of the company as necessary. Review background checks and manage pre-adverse process, elevating to HRBP for resolution where appropriate. Answer escalated questions from employees in all the areas the HR Generalist supports. Answer questions regarding benefits, employee relations matters, transfer requests, wages, and working conditions. Follow up on employee questions. Report any concerns to supervision and HRBP, and assist with maintaining a positive working environment. Complete appropriate administrative documents in the change of an employee relationship, check for accuracy, and maintain appropriate staffing documents. Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed. Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database. Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. Skills We Are Seeking EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree and five years of HR experience SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential preferred SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Experience in a Human Resources related field, specialty area preferred, such as Benefits or Leave Administration Excellent communication skills Ability to influence at varying levels across the organization Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly matrixed environment Effective listening skills with flexibility in approach to solutions Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.