Store HR Representative - South Bend

What You'll Be Doing

• Aid in the staffing, interviewing, and selection process for leadership and non-leadership roles within the store.
• Manage the applicant tracking system and applications for positions within the store.
• Oversee effective orientation, onboarding, and training to enhance engagement and retention.
• Facilitate effective communication among store leadership and team members.
• Engage leadership to communicate and follow up with team members.
• Assist with the reporting, analysis, execution, and follow-up on talent management, talent development, talent acquisition, and total rewards processes and programs.
• Provide guidance to store leadership on career development resources for their team members, run reports, and track progress of individual development plans, talent profiles, development goals, training completion, and overall development efforts.
• Offer consultation, direction, and recommendations to leadership regarding employee relations activities, dispute resolution procedures, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations, and EEO matters affecting employment.
• Support the investigation and resolution of employee complaints or policy violations.
• Offer business partner support regarding company policies and procedures covering areas such as employee relations, compensation and payroll, benefits administration, talent development, talent management, and disability management services.
• Assist with projects as needed.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications)

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• An associate degree in Human Resources is preferred.
• Ability to present thought leadership, demonstrate leadership presence, and be approachable.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to listen attentively and actively.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to facilitate various types of meetings and discussions.
• Ability to design effective meetings and small group interactions, including one-on-one discussions and conflict mediation.
• Effective relationship-building and rapport-building abilities, capable of interacting with all levels of the organization.
• High energy and adaptability.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Tenacity, emotional consistency, and courage to manage and address difficult situations.
• Schedule flexibility when business needs exist.
• Confidentiality and ability to instill trust.