Sr HR Generalist

Sr HR Generalist

Req ID: 52448

Date: Nov 6, 2026

Location:

Jackson, MS, US, 39201

Company: Sonepar

Brand: Irby Utility

Your next career opportunity

As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

Join Our Team as a Senior HR Generalist

Irby is seeking a collaborative, versatile Sr HR Generalist who will support various HR functions across our organization. In this role, you will partner with field and HR teams to coordinate and administer employee relations, compliance-related initiatives, payroll processes, and benefit programs. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, you will provide direct assistance and guidance to our associates at all levels across the company nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Align with HR Leadership, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and Legal Resources to investigate, analyze, and resolve issues while maintaining continuous, proactive communication and documentation.

• Own processes relating to HR Policies and compliance procedures, monitoring and authoring necessary updates with approval.

• Act as the local subject matter expert over company benefit and entitlement programs, frequently interfacing with vendors and support teams for clarification and consultation.

• Coordinate with local management and support teams to administer company programs such as leaves of absence and workers’ compensation.

• Handle HR administrative duties including biweekly payroll, HR data requests, pay actions/corrections, verifications of employment, unemployment claims, and Department of Labor filing needs.

• Support Training & Development departmental needs by making recommendations and providing coaching regarding HR best practices.

• Research, identify, and resolve discrepancies related to employee information and data by running and analyzing reports, escalating as needed to HRBPs and/or Shared Services.

• Communicate and collaborate directly with associates to field questions and provide HR support with high degrees of proficiency, responsiveness, and professionalism.

What You’ll Need

• 4+ years of HR Generalist experience.

• Strong experience in employee relations, performance management, and HR investigations.

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance.

• Experience supporting and/or administrating benefit and health insurance programs.

• Proven teamwork ability, communicating and collaborating with honesty, clarity, and efficiency across all audiences.

• Strong time management and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

• Ability to handle responsibilities with a high degree of flexibility, apply problem solving techniques to dynamic situations, and adapt to changes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to travel up to 15%.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs.

Why work for Irby?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits (https://careers.sonepar-us.com/us/en/benefits) ?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holiday, On Demand Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.

About Irby

Irby is a leading fulfillment and solutions provider for utility and utility contracting marketplaces. Pairing nearly 100 years of utility experience with the industry’s top technologies and manufacturers, Irby is poised to provide innovative products and customized services to serve its nationwide client base best. Irby offers a complete portfolio to each of its core business segments: distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, fiber/broadband communications, and gas. Visitirby.comfor more.

Stay up to date with Irby, follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/irbyutilities) and LinkedIn (file://www.linkedin.com/company/irbyutilities/) .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [email protected].

To learn more, CLICK HERE: https://www.eeoc.gov/equal-employment-opportunity-laws

#LI-JT1

Recruiter Name: