Job Description

About Hardwoods

Hardwoods Specialty Products is the recognized premier distributor of decorative surfaces, high-grade hardwood lumber, sheet goods, and architectural grade building products serving the residential and commercial construction markets. Operating 32 distribution centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, Hardwoods is uniquely positioned to provide our customers immediate access to a large, diverse product portfolio, and our vendors a broad, significant channel to market.

We are part of a powerful group of companies, with a network of over 85 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA consists of five distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products and Mid Am Building Supply. Our brands work together as North America’s largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and growing as we are very active in the acquisition of complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley BC, Canada.

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to work out of our Perris, CA location and manage the HR function for a number of our facilities.

What else are we looking for?

• A person who is a planner, thrives on challenge, is creative and wants an opportunity to lead their own projects!
• Knowledgeable in the triplets of leave of absences (FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, ADA)
• Technology savvy
• Comfortable with continuous improvement with process and procedures.
• Possesses the ability to critically think and quickly build trust and credibility over a large diverse population in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong aptitude for handling employee relations
• Has moderate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Someone who loves to solve problems and break down barriers, while working alongside our managers to help realize Hardwoods ‘s goals.

What will you do in this role?

• Implement company policies and help to ensure alignment and consistent application of policies.
• Partner with operations at multiple business locations in processing employee relations issues, making appropriate recommendations and guiding the management to stay legal and compliant.
• Ensure legal compliance by routinely auditing employment law postings for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and applicable federal and state laws.
• Consistently apply appropriate judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Process and manage workers’ compensation claims, assisting with the injury investigation team and fulfilling OSHA requirement for the facility.
• Processes and coordinates FMLA claims, Workers Compensations claims and leave of absence.
• Run, analyze and interpret reporting through Excel and HRIS, multi-tasking, in a continuous improvement environment
• Backup Payroll Administrator, help handle payroll issues

What are we looking for?

• 5 -7 years’ experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner
• Bachelor degree in Business Administration and or HR related
• SHRM or HRCI Certified in California is a MUST
• Knowledge using an HRIS or ATS system, preferably Paycom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated takes initiative and goal- orientated
• Intermediate to advanced Excel
• Good organization skills including recordkeeping
• Able to manage deadlines and deliverables

Benefits of Working with Us

• Competitive wages ($80-$85k for this position)
• Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision, life.
• 401k & company match
• Generous paid vacation time
• Safety focused workplace

Please note, as part of our interview process, we ask candidates to participate in a series of assessments. These assessments are designed to help more fully understand the candidate’s attributes. Assessments are administered online and take approximately 20 minutes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional In Human Resources (Required)
• SHRM Certified Professional (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Perris, CA 92570 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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