Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. 

The HR Generalist acts as a key HR partner, supporting front-line employees, managers, and external stakeholders on a broad range of HR matters, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, policy interpretation, and training. This role requires strong problem-solving skills to address issues of moderate to high complexity, while aligning HR initiatives with organizational values. The HR Generalist also contributes to strategic HR projects, supports the creation of an inclusive culture, and ensures adherence to both company policies and federal/state regulations.

• Manages moderately complex human resources matters, references employee handbook, interprets company policy and procedures and replies to inquiries. Engages centers of expertise as appropriate.
• Act as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support the onboarding process, including HR portions of employee orientation and facilitating New Manager Training.
• Gather and prepare employee data for employee status changes includes but not limited to increases, promotions, and employment changes.
• Collaborate with HR Compliance to ensure timely processing of employee changes.
• Maintain human resources files to required standards, including personnel files, medical files, etc.
• Work with the Senior HR Manager on employee changes leading to terminations, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and promote company policies and procedures.
• Oversee completion of new hire orientation, ethics certifications, and performance appraisals.
• Conduct exit interviews for employees below management level, report trends and insights to the Senior HR Manager, and recommend action where necessary.
• Provide employee relations support, guide managers through HR issues, and escalate more complex cases to the Senior HR Manager.
• Collaborate with managers to determine and document appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations, inform the Sr. HR Manager on findings.
• Review performance evaluations and provide coaching to managers; assist in tracking the timely completion of evaluations.
• Partner with the Corporate Recruiter to manage job postings and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with the development of job descriptions.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding benefits, administration of FMLA, disability, and other leave programs in partnership with our Benefits Team as needed.
• Support engagement activities, including company-wide events, open enrollment, and employee activities.
• Coordinates Above & Beyond Recognition program for site.
• Lead or assist with special projects as assigned by HR leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or directly related human resources generalist experience.
• 5+ years HR Experience
• Perferred DOT and Distribution Center experience
• HR Certifications preferred (PHR, SHRM-SCP)
• Proficient in MS Office suite and HRIS system(s)
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated to execute with minimal direction
• Travel will be required as needed

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage. 

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