Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a wholesale distribution operation in Birmingham, Alabama through a Contract position. This role oversees core HR activities that help maintain an organized, compliant, and employee-focused workplace, including employee relations, onboarding coordination, and day-to-day HR administration. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence handling sensitive personnel matters, and the ability to work effectively across multiple systems and priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Guide employee relations matters by addressing workplace concerns, supporting managers, and helping maintain consistent HR practices.
- Coordinate onboarding and employment verification activities, including background screening support and E-Verify processing, to ensure a smooth start for new hires.
- Prepare HR documentation such as separation checklists, internal forms, and presentation materials while maintaining accurate personnel records.
- Manage administrative requests for business cards, office supply orders, and meeting support, including arranging lunches for internal sessions when needed.
- Support learning initiatives by organizing training materials, scheduling development activities, and creating PowerPoint presentations for HR or leadership meetings.
- Oversee security access administration by activating key cards and helping monitor security camera-related processes in coordination with appropriate teams.
- Maintain and review HR data in relevant systems, using tools such as Prism HR, timekeeping platforms, and Swipeclock to support reporting and daily operations.
- Use Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to compile workforce information, track HR metrics, and assist with decision-making.
- Partner with supervisors on termination-related processes by ensuring required documentation and checklists are completed accurately and on time.
- At least 5 years of human resources experience in a manager-level or broad HR generalist capacity.
- Demonstrated strength in employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and benefits-related support.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling confidential information and personnel records.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel with working knowledge of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Experience using HRIS and workforce systems such as Prism HR, timekeeping tools, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with employment verification processes, including background screening coordination and E-Verify.
- Degree requirements are flexible; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Ability to balance changing priorities, provide dependable administrative support, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.