Human Resources Specialist

Take your career further with McLane!

At McLane, our teammates are the driving force behind our success. We are a diverse group of professionals who work together seamlessly to ensure smooth operations. As a member of our team, you will bring your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit to serve some of America’s most beloved brands. Our leadership embodies accountability, transparency, and high performance, while empowering each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections across the nation.

The Human Resources Specialist will coordinate daily functions within our Human Resources Team.

Benefits you can count on:

• Annual Salary: $50,000 to $55,000.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins immediately.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan available after 90 days.
• Additional perks include pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Your responsibilities as a Human Resources Specialist will include:

• Assisting and observing various training programs to ensure compliance with McLane Company practices and federal laws.
• Facilitating required harassment/substance abuse training and safety programs.
• Maintaining various records such as logo clothing, relocation billing, FMLA records, as well as workers' compensation and safety documentation.
• Coordinating special events like CMN, United Way, Health Fair, and team celebrations.
• Providing support to the HR Manager when necessary.
• Ensuring all employment processes comply with legal guidelines and treat every applicant fairly.
• Managing job requisitions and developing recruitment strategies alongside managers.
• Coordinating and attending career fairs, screening applications, communicating with applicants, and verifying employment history.
• Advising managers on hiring processes, managing pre-employment paperwork, and facilitating orientation.
• Promoting teammate morale through open communication and assisting with policy interpretation.
• Coordinating teammate meetings while facilitating New Hire Orientation and interacting daily with teammates and managers.
• Performing other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Over 2 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Hands-on experience in training and coaching.
• Understanding of safety practice guidelines.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; PowerPoint experience is helpful, and Peoplesoft experience is preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues diplomatically.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting data, transactions, policies, and business practices.
• Effective communication skills with teammates at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform job-related tasks safely and effectively, including following safety protocols and work instructions.

If you match the following traits, we invite you to apply!

• Team-oriented
• Organized
• Problem-solver
• Detail-oriented

About Us:

Since 1894, McLane has been a leader in the distribution industry. Over the past 130+ years, we have built a nationwide network of dedicated team members, allowing us to stay agile for our clients across various sectors like restaurant, retail, and e-commerce. We are committed to the future, embracing cutting-edge technology, enhancing team member training, and fostering a people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.