Regional Human Resources Generalist

Regional Human Resources Generalist – BradyPLUS Join to apply for the Regional Human Resources Generalist role at BradyPLUS. Job Description We are seeking a seasoned Regional Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR leadership and support across multiple business units within the Northeast Region. The role serves as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership, delivering strategic and tactical HR guidance while ensuring alignment with BradyPLUS policies, values, and business objectives. The HR Generalist will own the full spectrum of human resources functions for assigned locations, including administrative support of staffing processes, employee and labor relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance, performance management, and organizational integration initiatives. This position partners closely with Operations, Sales, and Safety teams and plays a critical role in supporting change management and integration efforts tied to our parent organization. The role supports multiple distribution centers and office locations within the northeast region and requires regular onsite presence and regional travel. As a key member of the HR field team, the individual will collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and corporate HR leadership to deploy enterprise programs, mitigate risk, and drive a high-performance, engaged workplace culture. Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership Build strong, consultative relationships with business leaders through sound business acumen and deep understanding of operational and sales environments. Serve as a trusted advisor to Regional GMs, local GMs, Sales Managers, and Regional Vice Presidents on people-related strategies and decisions. Operate effectively within a matrixed organization, balancing regional priorities with corporate initiatives. Employee & Labor Relations Proactively identify, assess, and resolve employee relations issues in partnership with leadership and HR COEs. Conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations; document findings and make independent recommendations within established policy. Escalate complex high‑risk matters to HR leadership and legal counsel as appropriate to mitigate risk and protect organizational interests. Talent Management & Workforce Development Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement. Facilitate annual performance management and goal‑setting processes, ensuring consistent execution and clear communication. Partner with leaders to design new roles, competencies, and job descriptions aligned to business strategy; collaborate with Compensation COE on job leveling and pay structures. Recruitment, Onboarding & HR Operations Support branch‑level staffing strategies including processing job requisitions, managing approvals, and creating job descriptions. Lead new hire onboarding and orientation for assigned distribution centers, including accurate and timely data entry in ADP, and ensure timely and compliant completion of Form I‑9 and E‑Verify. Serve as liaison between employees, managers, and shared services for payroll, timekeeping, benefits, garnishments, and system inquiries. Compliance, Total Rewards & HR Programs Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company HR policies and regulations; identify and remediate compliance risks. Partner with Total Rewards on benefits administration, 401(k) support, renewals, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with HR COEs to deploy corporate programs; evaluate program effectiveness and provide data‑driven recommendations for improvement. Culture, Engagement & Integration Continuously assess employee morale and organizational culture; drive initiatives that promote engagement, inclusion, retention, and accountability. Support HR integration efforts related to acquisitions or organizational changes, ensuring seamless execution and positive employee experience. Partner with Safety and Operations teams to reinforce a strong safety culture and support injury prevention and incident management efforts. Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience across core functional areas, including employee relations, benefits and leave administration, performance management, and compliance. Experience supporting a wholesale distribution or operational environment with a large non‑exempt workforce strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization. Experience working within a shared services HR model preferred. Union experience preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook. Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms, including ADP, with the ability to generate and interpret reports. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft policies, SOPs, and executive‑level correspondence. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights. Confident public speaking and facilitation skills. Ability to work in warehouse and office environments. Ability to travel between locations within the region. SHRM‑CP / PHR preferred. Experience supporting change management, integrations, or acquisitions preferred. Working knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment laws. Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this role is $65,000–$75,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well‑being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement, and more. About BradyPLUS BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. Equal Opportunity Employer BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr