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Human Resource GeneralistLocation: 3201 East Division Street Springfield, MO 65802The Human Resource Generalist will perform daily functions that support the department including hiring, interviewing, and new employee orientation; administering pay, benefits, and leave; supporting the Learning Management System (LMS); and providing administrative support as needed. This role reports into the HR Manager. The ideal candidate will maintain a positive, open, and honest environment with the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Recruits job applicants to fill entry level, professional and technical job openings.Conducts benefit new-employee orientations and works with employees to resolve benefit problems and concerns.Performs data entry of salary and other payroll related changes into ADP, including new hires and terminations along with weekly and bi-weekly payroll.Maintains data integrity and accuracy with HRIS for Human Resources recordkeeping. Performs data entry KRONOS time keeping system as needed.Responsible for tracking and maintaining all appropriate records for all leaves of absence, including working with insurance carriers on short term and long-term disability matters.Assists in the implementation of personnel policies and procedures.Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints. Partner and escalate as needed.Supports annual company-wide performance management process (PMP) and Talent Planning Process (TPP). Assist with scheduling, communication, employee training, and other duties as needed.Assist in coordinating employee activities (e.g., company picnic, luncheons) and corporate employee communications (e.g., Promotions, New Hires, and other AWG events and activities).Maintain all office filing and ensure compliance with government and company regulations and procedures regarding record maintenance and retention.Responds to State Unemployment claims on terminated employees.Ensures confidentiality on privacy matters and demonstrates good judgment.Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates, and division management.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field highly desired.2-3 years' Human Resources experience and proven experience recruiting.Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State labor laws required.Working knowledge of HRIS, Payroll and Learning Management Systems (LMS). KRONOS, Oracle, andor ADP Vantage experience a plus.Strong written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.Exceptional conflict resolutions skills and ability to coach others.Strong administrative skills -- organized and detail-oriented (ability to follow-up).Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.Efficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Proficiency in Google Sheets Docs Slides.Successfully complete and pass a background check and drug screen.Bilingual highly preferredAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale Divisions. The consolidated run-rate sales for AWG are $12.3billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, print and digital marketing services, health and beauty care, general merchandise, pharmaceutical products, specialty foods, and natural and organic products.Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPaid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributionsTuition ReimbursementBasic & Supplemental Life and AD&DEmployee Assistance ProgramShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityWellness ProgramYearly Holiday Bonus