Human Resource Specialist
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Junior
Bachelor's
Cartersville, GA, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
About the job
Requirements
- Two years of human-resources-related experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to build relationships and influence others across multiple operations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
- Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight trips.
- Experience with investigations, including accidents and harassment allegations.
- Experience recruiting and developing a strong, diverse team.
- Some understanding of labor legislation.
- Ability to lead through change management.
- Ability to understand and communicate job-related information in English through reading, writing, and speaking at the level reasonably necessary to safely and accurately perform essential functions, including understanding and safely following verbal instructions, completing documentation and work responsibilities, and accurately reading and interpreting company communications and policies such as safety procedures, training, and tests.
Responsibilities
- Support the Talent Leader in executing recruitment initiatives to staff Distribution Center operations, including coordinating interview logistics, conducting interviews for hourly team members, and ensuring a smooth recruitment process.
- Maintain records in the HR system for all facility staff, including compiling data and providing insights to the Talent Leader.
- Drive employee engagement across all Distribution Center departments, including processing and assisting with employee inquiries in a timely manner and developing and executing initiatives that promote Chick-fil-A Supply’s values of care, safety, and excellence.
- Advise and support team members on employment law and government regulations, performance management, team morale, and policies such as FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and the handbook.
- Run the Distribution Center payroll administration process and resolve issues for staff and leaders.
- Partner with Legal, business partners, and the Talent Leader to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate new-hire orientation and other training sessions and seminars as needed.
- Support organizational growth and future distribution center openings by participating in interview events, training and onboarding, and providing temporary talent support if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned as needs arise.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, organizational development, human resources, or another relevant field.
- Spanish-speaking ability is strongly preferred as a regional-based qualification.
- Three or more years of HR generalist experience, including at least one year in distribution or manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and IT systems.
- Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
- Working knowledge of payroll administration.
- Working knowledge of innovations in supply chain.
- Working knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA requirements, for functions performed in a distribution facility.
- Knowledge of employment law and other governmental requirements related to human resources.
- Demonstrated business acumen with HR KPIs and use of data to drive continuous improvement.
- Business communication and presentation skills.
- Food service distribution experience.
About the company
Chick-fil-A operates fast-food restaurants in the U.S. focused on chicken items like sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries, served dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and through mobile ordering and delivery. Customers earn points through the Chick-fil-A One loyalty program with tiers (Member, Silver, Red) and rewards to encourage repeat visits. The company emphasizes quick service, friendly staff, and a seamless app experience for ordering, payment, and rewards. Its goal is to build long-term customer loyalty and expand its U.S. footprint by delivering reliable quality and convenient dining options.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$650M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1946
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue rose 14% to $10.3 billion, despite only 1% net income growth.
- Chick-fil-A opened 179 restaurants in 2025 and announced Spokane, Cornelius, and Edmond openings.
- Red Wagon Ventures expands into Daybright and Acrew, diversifying beyond chicken by 2027.
What critics are saying
- Williams v. Chick-fil-A, filed July 23, 2026, targets Chick-fil-A One breach controls.
- EEOC sued Hatch Trick in May 2026; franchise employment practices still expose the brand.
- Mall closures at Arbor Place, Cobb, and North Point signal weaker legacy formats.
What makes Chick-fil-A unique
- Andrew Cathy keeps Chick-fil-A family-owned, rejecting an IPO on October 4, 2026.
- The operator model drives local entrepreneurship, exemplified by Greg Harjo’s third Edmond restaurant.
- Chick-fil-A preserves human drive-thru service, refusing AI ordering on October 4, 2026.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options