HR Generalist

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as link between employees, operations, and corporate HR by handling questions, interpreting, and administering company policies and helping to resolve work-related issues/concerns
• Maintain employee data in Workday to ensure all records are up-to-date
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with Managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings and create/maintain job descriptions
• Manage background check and employee eligibility verification processes in assigned departments / assigned areas in conjunction with background check vendors
• Conduct new hire orientations and employee recognition programs
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Review documentation for employee relations cases
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Use the Workday system for tracking employee information
• Develop HR reports that aid decision-making
• Manage cross-functional partnerships
• Liaison between business unit and payroll
• Perform other responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field or a combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• 2+ years of demonstrable experience across HR, operations or related area.
• Experience supporting multi-shift manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• HR general knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Proficient with HRIS and talent management systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience with the E-Verify process preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates high attention to detail, problem solving ability with strong organization/planning skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to recognize, address and manage disputes, disagreements or discord in a fair and positive manner.
• Serves as a trusted coach or mentor by guiding others through developmental activities.
• Project and program management experience.
• Experience handling highly confidential work with discretion.
• Service mindset, well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• High tolerance for ambiguity.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or related software

Preferred:

• HR experience in distribution or manufacturing.
• Professional HR Certification.
• Familiarity with Organizational and Team Effectiveness concepts & principles.

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers' and consumers' lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.