HR Generalist - DC Berkeley

Job Details General Summary

• Human resources position responsible for full service human resources management
• for both hourly and salaried employee. Generalist may be the first point of
• contact with remote oversight of the Sr. Human Resources Manager for the
• facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee Relations � Coordinates and conducts orientation and onboarding program
• for new hires. Promotes open door policy and an environment free of organized
• labor through effective positive employee relations. Plans, manages, and tracks
• employee recognition and incentive programs. Coordinates and leads employee
• engagement champions to deliver quality and meaningful activities for employees
• and the community. Plans, prepares and maintains employee communication centers
• utilizing various media such as newsletter, posters, and memorandums. Conducts
• investigations, prepares investigative reports and makes recommendations to
• resolve employee issues based on policy, past practice and legal justifications.
• Assists supervisors to formulate disciplinary actions. Conducts exit interviews
• and make recommendations based on trends or notable comments for advising
• management for improvement.(35%) Staffing � Plans and coordinates recruitment of
• non-exempt applicants, develops and recommends recruiting strategies. Selects
• applicants for interviews and provides support for management performing the
• steps of the interviewing and job offer processes as well as the automated
• on-boarding process. Manages internal job posting process and documentation.
• Partners with contracted agencies to align temporary staffing to meet business
• needs.(35%) Process Management � Responsible for maintaining human resources
• records and leads clerical staff in records management. Prepares various reports
• from data bases and spreadsheets for the reporting of staff management.
• Maintains budget and expense control. Monitors supervisor compliance to record
• management requirements. Audits human resources records to insure data
• integrity. Maintains leaves of absences at the local level in partnership with
• third party and Store Support Center (SSC) staff. Prepares witness documentation
• and testifies at unemployment hearings. Advises management on legal/policy
• compliance. Maintains non-exempt HR staff time and attendance records. Leads
• non-exempt HR staff in job duties and projects. Recommends and coordinates
• employee recognition programs and celebrations. Assists HR Manager in preparing
• annual budget and monthly expenditures reports. Works days, shifts and hours
• necessary to accomplish objectives.(30%) Training � Prepares and facilitates HR
• leadership training for interviewing, equal employment opportunity, diversity,
• fair labor standards and internal policies. Manages facility certification
• programs for hourly and salaried employees, to include Performance Management,
• learning plans and Biz Library participation. Takes lead in preparing and
• training staff on special projects and pilot programs. Compliance � Monitors and
• recommends actions to comply with state and Federal employment law and Company
• policy. Provides orientation to new employees regarding required compliance.
• Maintains employment posters in compliance. Safety - Active on safety team and
• participates in accident reviews. Monitors compliance of reporting requirements
• and makes recommendations for corrective actions.

Job Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of human resource
• principles and practices including positive employee relations, hiring,
• training, performance management, and employment law Ability to build effective
• working relationships at all levels of an organization Skills in researching for
• legal compliance and analytic ability to formulate best practices Effective oral
• and written communication skills, and ability to effectively present reports to
• management Computers skills: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and HRIS such as

Lawson, KRONOS and Sharepoint

• WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION: Knowledge and skill are normally acquired
• through post-secondary education at the bachelor's level in areas such as human
• resources management, industrial psychology and business administration. At
• least three to five years in a progressively responsible human resource
• generalist position if no college degree; or at least three years in a
• professional or managerial human resources position with a bachelor's degree.
• Professional human resources certification (or demonstrated progress towards
• certification) preferred but not required.
• Dollar General is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Where You Matter

• At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of
• our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many
• convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with
• our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career
• opportunities.  We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values
• the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your
• difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to
• Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

• Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than
• 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by
• offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food,
• snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and
• seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.
• Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.