About the role

Southco is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support our Corporate Headquarters office. In this role, you’ll be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers across a range of HR disciplines, including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and training. You’ll work closely with the local campus HR team to keep our HR programs running smoothly and to bring forward new ideas that meet the evolving needs of the business.  You will report to the HR Director for the Americas Region.

What you will be doing

Think of yourself as the person who keeps the employee experience running smoothly, from the first interview to the day-to-day questions that come up along the way. Here’s what that looks like:

• • Be the first handshake. Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates — you’re often the first real conversation someone has with Southco.
  • Make day one (and day ninety) feel right. Help new hires get oriented and set up for success as they settle in.
  • Keep performance reviews on track. Nudge managers, track deadlines, and support the wage and salary process so reviews actually happen on schedule.
  • Be the person people come to. Field employee questions and concerns, and help managers work through everyday people issues with the right policy and a level head.
  • Run point on the paperwork that matters. Process FMLA, disability, and Workers’ Compensation claims, and keep benefits administration moving.
  • Help people grow. Support training and development programs for both new hires and current employees.
  • Keep us covered. Stay on top of local, state, and federal labor law basics.
  • Jump in where needed. Support the campus team with day-to-day HR tasks — no two days look exactly the same.

About you

• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (work samples will be reqested)
• A team player who works well with others in a variety of situations.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office.
• An enthusiastic self-starter with a positive attitude and a mature, professional approach, including the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• A willingness to work toward company goals within company policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn and understand HR systems, tools, technology.

How will we reward you

• Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute and up to 2% contribution of eligible pay based on company performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high-deductible health plans.
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life.
• Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs.

Southco is an equal opportunity employer.  Accordingly, Southco will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, or other protected status recognized by state or local law.