Petco Is Hiring A Bilingual Hr Generalist

Join Petco in Creating a Brighter, Healthier Future for Pets and People! 🐾✨

If you're passionate about making a real difference, seeking an exciting career path, and want to be your authentic self while nurturing your well-being, Petco is the perfect place for you.

Our core values embody this spirit as we strive to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people, and our planet:

• ❤️ We love all pets like our own
• 🚀 We’re the future of the pet industry
• 🌍 We’re here to improve lives
• 🤝 We drive outstanding results together
• 🙌 We’re welcome as we are

About Petco 🐶🐱

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. With a team of 29,000+ strong, we operate over 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our locations include:

• 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals
• Hundreds of preventive care clinics
• Eight distribution centers

Focused on purpose-driven work, we believe that what benefits pets, people, and our planet ultimately benefits Petco.

Human Resources Support Role 📋🤝

This position provides comprehensive daily HR support for a specified region, working collaboratively with the DC Human Resource Manager and distribution center management to achieve company goals. Key functions include:

• Partner engagement and performance management
• Recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new partners
• Compliance with employment laws (Federal & State)
• Employee relations and benefits administration
• Leaves of absence and union avoidance strategies
• Training, leadership development, and hr systems oversight

Essential Job Functions 📝

The partner in this role must be capable of performing any of the following responsibilities, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Conduct initial support and investigations regarding employee relations issues, assessing severity and collaborating on appropriate action to mitigate legal risks.
• Provide guidance to DC Management on company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual benefits open enrollment meetings.
• Oversee time and attendance processing biweekly, coaching management on system platforms.
• Collaborate with management on staffing needs, analyze turnover metrics, and recommend retention strategies.
• Support posting and filling open positions, onboarding new hires, and maintaining job descriptions.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes and collaborate on return-to-work accommodations.
• Assist in unemployment claim responses and participate in related hearings.
• Support talent assessments and performance review cycles with process management and communication.
• Audit HR and training systems to ensure mandatory compliance.
• Work with HR COEs to standardize practices and improve policies across distribution centers.

Education & Experience 🎓💼

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in distribution, retail, or manufacturing settings
• Bidirectional Spanish/English skills and PHR certification preferred
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS, applicant tracking, time & attendance platforms

Additional Information ℹ️

Current responsibilities may evolve based on company and team priorities. The job description provides an overview, but managers may assign additional duties as needed.

For a detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health, financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, visit: Petco Benefits.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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