Human Resources Generalist – Houston

United Stationers, a Fortune 500 Company, and North America's largest wholesale distributor of business and office products with sales in excess of $4 billion, is looking to hire a Human Resources Generalist for our Houston, TX location.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Lead and coordinate all HR issues in the facility
? Use formal and informal networks and a wide range of relationships to seek information, find solutions to issues as well as enhance partnerships and support the business
? Persuade others through personal energy, business credibility, optimism, and presence
? Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of others in detecting underlying concerns, interests, or emotions, and uses that understanding to develop effective responses to objections
? Maintain a balanced perspective in representing the needs of the business and the associate
? Encourage and support a culture of associate development and performance management to meet the changing needs of the organization
? Demonstrate understanding of departments, processes and functions.
? Set expectations and provides sufficient resources to accomplish tasks.
? Work with high energy level and demonstrate persistence and creativity to achieve results regardless of obstacles.
? Proactively anticipate reactions to change to ensure a successful outcome
? Develop and present solutions, rather than just identifying the problem
? Understand people and data before making judgments and taking action.
? Know when to seek input from manager and when to elevate a problem for resolution
? Understand and demonstrate commitment to the Company Vision and Values and Leadership Practices and work to deepen commitment within the organization
? Contribute to team efforts, such as Local Business Teams and project teams. Maintain a 1 to 3 month planning window.
? Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employment, health and safety laws and regulations
? Ensure the consistent and fair application of all work rules, policies/procedures and applicable agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills are required
  
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office
  
• Knowledge of state employment laws and the ability to assess facility compliance
  
• 3-5 years of HR experience preferably in a distribution environment
  
• Leadership and supervisory experience
  
  EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required
  
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