Field HR Generalist

Who we Are:

Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.  With 448 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup’s deep-fried burrito.  Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States.  For more information, visit www.yesway.com.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as an employee advocate and resolve employee conflicts, issues, and concerns, as necessary.
• Conduct field operations investigations and engage in crisis management. Objectively advise retail leadership on ways to handle issues.
• Facilitate communication throughout the Region to ensure programs, processes, and goals are communicated effectively and appropriately.
• Implement and communicate all HR policies, procedures, and practices. ensure that they are consistent with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain strategic partnership with the District Managers and Regional Manager to ensure Operations and HR initiatives are aligned with the Company’s overall goals.
• Partner with Operations to understand the Region’s entire talent landscape and proactively identify leadership and/or talent gaps, development opportunities, and internal mobility options.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of recruitment best practices to build talent and bench strength through external and internal recruiting.
• Conduct succession planning and spearhead career-path activities for high potential employees for all levels from Associates to Store Managers.
• Assess employee engagement and recommend solutions to bridge the gap in areas of opportunities to enhance the employee experience at Yesway.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to Operations for continuous improvement.
• Advise Operations on the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues and procedures for hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, coaching and investigations.
• Develop, prepare, and analyze people metrics to determine root causes. create reports and recommend solutions based on findings.
• Conduct ad hoc training and coaching as needed for employee relations techniques, corrective action and documentation, and performance management best practices.
• Partner with Operations to ensure the execution of employee onboarding, required training, and development programs.
• Travel as needed (10-15%).

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of Human Resources experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, equivalent degree, or equivalent related experience.
• Knowledge and experience in employment law practices (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA, DOL, OSHA, etc.).
• Capable of forming relationships with diverse groups of people at various levels within an organization.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including, but not limited to employee relations, performance management, recruitment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft suite and HRIS software (experience with UKG a plus).
• Demonstrated strength with written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to handle confidential information and provide necessary follow-through.
• Previous retail or multi-site human resources experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Supplemental
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Coverage
• Pet Care Plan
• Legal Insurance

Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM2 #LI-ONSITE