Brenntag

Senior Human Resource Generalist

Brenntag$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist or senior coordinator role.
  • Knowledge of U.S. and/or Canadian employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Experience managing employee relations with discretion and professionalism.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems like Workday and strong data management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies and escalating issues as needed.
  • Oversee the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Draft, review, and maintain essential employment documents like offer letters and contracts.
  • Support employee relations initiatives including investigations and conflict resolution.
  • Ensure accurate and confidential maintenance of employee records in HRIS; conduct necessary audits.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruitment tasks from job postings to offer preparation.
  • Coordinate the onboarding process to guarantee timely completion of all required activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for individual development and on-the-job training.
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
  • Access to an education assistance program.
  • Employee assistance program available for personal support.
  • Various healthcare plan options and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Your Role

The position serves as a primary HR contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee-related issues while exercising strong judgment and escalating complex matters when needed. It manages end-to-end employee lifecycle processes-including onboarding, internal moves, leaves, accommodations, and offboarding-and ensures accurate preparation and maintenance of employment documentation.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters; apply sound judgment and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
  • Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, internal transfers, leaves of absence, accommodations, and offboarding.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain employment documentation such as offer letters, contracts, employment verifications, policy acknowledgments, and status change records.
  • Support and participate in employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, documentation, and policy interpretation.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant employee records in HRIS and personnel files; conduct audits to ensure data integrity.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment activities, including job postings, interview coordination, reference checks, offer preparation, and pre-employment screening.
  • Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure timely completion of documentation, system access, orientation, background checks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Administer background checks, drug and alcohol testing programs, driver qualification files, and other credentialing requirements, as applicable by region.
  • Manage contingent workforce administration, including contractor onboarding and offboarding and coordination with vendors, as applicable.
  • Prepare and distribute employee communications related to HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws, internal policies, and record retention requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate HR meetings, training sessions, and employee engagement or recognition activities.
  • Serve as system administrator for assigned HR-related systems and programs, including employee travel and expense credit card administration.
  • Partner with HR leadership on projects, analysis, and the implementation of regional or enterprise HR initiatives.


Your Profile

Experience/ Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist or senior coordinator role.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. and/or Canadian employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
  • Experience supporting employee relations matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday or similar) and strong data management skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting multi-state, multi-province, or geographically dispersed workforces.
  • Experience with compliance audits, benefits administration, and leave management.
  • Demonstrated involvement in HR process improvement or system implementations.


Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)


INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

About Brenntag

Brenntag is a leading global chemical distributor. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany. Brenntag operates in more than 70 countries and has a portfolio of over 10,000 products, including industrial and specialty chemicals, as well as ingredients for food and pharmaceuticals. The company serves customers in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, automotive, and construction. Brenntag is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy sources and promoting the circular economy.
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