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Ingram Content Group

Global book distributor with print-on-demand

Human Resources Generalist - Corporate

Full-TimePosted on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
La Vergne, TN, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree or directly related year-for-year experience.
  • Three years of human resources experience with exposure to generalist responsibilities.
Responsibilities
  • Administer employment lifecycle functions, including sourcing, staffing, employment administration, onboarding, associate relations, leave administration, benefits administration, and training.
  • Deliver orientation and educate new hires on company policies and procedures.
  • Advise and counsel management and associates on state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, and human resources practices as they relate to associate issues, performance management, promotion, and compensation practices.
  • Support client groups on associate relations matters, including investigations, resolution strategies, and recommendations for counseling or employment status.
  • Escalate complex associate relations matters to senior human resources leadership to ensure consistency with company practice and policy and mitigate legal risk.
  • Support managers and supervisors with employee coaching guidance, corrective action, and review or approval of associate disciplinary paperwork.
  • Support the annual performance review process.
  • Partner with Learning and Development and senior client group leadership to assess training needs and develop initiatives supporting leadership and associate development.
  • Administer or support compensation and benefit programs, unemployment claims, and the ICG leave process.
  • Administer or support human resources liaison work with the third-party administrator for all Short-Term Disability claims.
  • Maintain paper and electronic associate records for client groups in PeopleSoft and Kronos, enter status changes in HR information systems, and generate reports as needed.
  • Identify and recommend process and policy changes for the human resources function and programs.
  • Partner with senior human resources staff to develop and maintain procedures aimed at improving the quality and delivery of human resources programs and services.
  • Actively participate in or facilitate human resources task forces.
  • Collaborate with senior human resources staff and management to facilitate activities that drive job satisfaction, engagement, and morale.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating reports, extracting data, and conducting VLOOKUP.
  • Experience with human resources systems, including UKG, PeopleSoft, SmartRecruiters ATS, and DocuSign.
  • Working knowledge of the leave of absence process from beginning to end, including applying the Family and Medical Leave Act, disability insurance, and other federally mandated programs.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and solve problems.
  • Strong critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal working relationships across the business.

About the company

Ingram Content Group coordinates the book supply chain for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, offering digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning services through a global network. It connects publishers’ inventories to retailers and libraries, fulfills orders via digital systems, and uses Lightning Source for print-on-demand, plus digital content and learning resources. It differentiates itself with end-to-end, globally integrated services across its brands—Ingram Book Group, Ingram Publisher Services, Lightning Source, Ingram Library Services, and Tennessee Book Company—that cover distribution, catalog management, library services and independent publishing support. Its goal is to get books to readers worldwide as simply as possible by using technology, innovation and creativity to streamline manufacture and distribution in the book industry.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

La Vergne, Tennessee

Founded

1978

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