Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Position Overview:

As an Associate Human Resources Business Partner of Retail you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Human Resources Manager in all aspects of the Human Resources Department.  You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining effective and established Human Resources programs, policies and procedures. This role will have heavy emphasis on employee experience including but not limited to onboarding, training coordination, engagement, and employee relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in implementing and administering company policies
• Ensuring consistency in delivery of Human Resources programs and policies
• Coordinating all onboarding programs with retails stores
• Staying up to date on all federal, state and local laws ensuring compliance in all locations
• Acting as a liaison between our teammates and the Human Resources Center of Excellences including but not limited to Recruiting, Benefits, Learning & Development etc
• Assisting with seasonal recruiting including the J1 recruitment process
• Assisting with any payroll issues that may arise
• Assisting teammates with questions they may have – directing them to the correct department as needed
• Being a confidential resource to teammates and manager – escalating employee relations issues as needed
• Completing thorough investigations of issues and advising leadership of appropriate solutions etc
• Assisting with performance management and talent planning
• Driving employee engagement within our stores and companywide initiatives
• Providing project management support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

• Office – approx. 65F – 70F

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Standard business hours
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Travel – required – up to 25% - 19 stores across 6 states – local and overnight for out of state travel

Experience:

• Preferred: Three (3) years of generalized Human Resources Experience
• Preferred: Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace etc

Skills:

• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc;
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill executive directions in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift