Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist at Pet Food Experts

With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has evolved from a small family‑run business into the nation’s leading pet‑specialty distributor, proudly serving over 10,000 pet retail locations nationwide. We fuel independent pet retailers with passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to community.

• Build a high‑performance, people‑centered culture that reflects PFX values.
• Advise site leadership on employee relations, staffing, development, and organizational needs.
• Lead and support employee‑relations investigations with fairness, consistency, and care.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, OSHA, etc.).
• Manage the ADA process, LOA coordination, and Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Coach leaders on performance management, corrective action, and talent development.
• Drive engagement efforts, recognition programs, and follow‑up from surveys and exit interviews.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting efforts for key roles.
• Own HR operations including I‑9 management, payroll change forms, and personnel file integrity.
• Analyze HR data and trends to recommend proactive, people‑focused solutions.
• Lead change across the region through consistent HR practices and communication.
• Travel 20–25% to provide onsite support and leadership visibility.

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in distribution, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree required (HR or Business preferred).
• SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP a plus.
• Strong foundation in employee relations, performance management, coaching, and employment law.
• Experience supporting multi‑site environments (preferred).

• Competitive Pay.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match.
• Flexible Time Off – unlimited days.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance.
• Health & Dependent Care FSAs.
• Pet Perks & Discounts.
• Extra Voluntary Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

$85,000 – $90,000

Mid‑Senior level – Full‑time.

Pet Food Experts is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, or any protected characteristic.

All employment offers are contingent on passing a criminal background check.