Position Overview:

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle. This position partners with managers and employees to provide guidance on HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, leave administration, compliance, and HR operations. The HR Generalist is a trusted resource who helps foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a full-time, temporary position with an open-ended duration based on business needs. The position is fully remote.

A Typical Day in the Life of an HR Generalist:

No two days are the same. One day you may be onboarding new employees and coaching managers through employee relations matters, while the next you're coordinating leave requests, supporting recruiting efforts, or partnering with Payroll on employee changes.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions.

• Support recruiting efforts, including screening candidates, scheduling interviews, preparing offers, and coordinating onboarding.

• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee inquiries.

• Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, paid family leave, and other applicable leave programs.

• Partner with managers to address employee relations concerns, performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, and investigations.

• Maintain employee records and HRIS data to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

• Process employee status changes, compensation updates, promotions, and terminations.

• Assist with payroll changes and partner with Payroll to ensure accurate processing.

• Draft HR communications, policies, employment letters, and other documentation.

• Support performance review and merit increase processes.

• Assist with immigration, relocation, and onboarding documentation as needed.

• Coordinate compliance training and maintain training records.

• Monitor compliance with employment laws and company policies.

• Assist with annual HR initiatives including Open Enrollment, compensation reviews, compliance reporting, and employee engagement activities.

• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics.

• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

The Skills You'll Contribute to Our Diverse Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, leave management, and HR operations.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, COBRA, and other employment-related regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and independently researching and resolving issues with minimal direction.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and onboarding platforms (ClearCompany experience preferred).
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Who Are We?

At SDI, we’re proud to help essential organizations across North America compete more effectively in a challenging global marketplace – and keep our economy moving. We do this by thinking differently, questioning conventional wisdom, and constantly challenging the status quo. We’re evolving the way leading manufacturers, multi-site retailers, and higher education think about their maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) strategies – the critical supply chain of parts, materials, equipment, and consumables necessary to keep plants and facilities operating safely and productively. Every day, we help companies eliminate waste, minimize risk exposure, and stay competitive on an ever-changing world stage.

Why Work for SDI?

The Philadelphia Inquirer named us a Top Workplace in 2023! Additionally, we pride ourselves on taking care of our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• Training and development opportunities – 2023 winner of the People Accelerator award.
• Vacation, wellness days, pet bereavement days and 12 paid holidays.
• 401K with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Reimbursement for safety shoes.
• Discounted tickets to a variety of different vendors.

The pay range for this position is $31.00 – $40.00 per hour. Individual pay depends on various factors, such as role level, relevant experience and skills, and location. Pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the pay range applicable at the time.

EEO

SDI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know by contacting us at hr@sdi.com. SDI participates in the E-Verify program.