HR Coordinator – Store Operations (Seattle Area)

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-driven bonuses

Employer matching retirement plan

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynam"

Exclusive sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Groupe Dynamite Inc. in Tukwila, WA, seeks an HR Coordinator to provide administrative support to the HR store operations team for the US market. You will handle onboarding, file maintenance, training coordination, and serve as a first point of contact for store staff on HR policies.

The role involves supporting I-9/E-Verify compliance, multi-state HR duties, and collaboration with field leadership to staff Store Manager roles and new openings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a HR coordinator role.
• Strong interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Highly adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience in retail HR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support US employment eligibility and onboarding compliance, including Form I-9 and E-Verify.
• Coordinate HR training and compliance initiatives across the US.
• Track federal, state, and local employment requirements and trainings.
• Maintain confidential employee files and records.
• Assist in recruitment for Store Manager positions and new store openings.
• Coordinate recruitment events and prepare HR documents in UKG.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR policy questions from store employees and managers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Form I-9 & E-Verify knowledge

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of \"Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time\" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, USA, the HR Coordinator will provide administrative and organizational support to the HR store operations team for the US market. This role is essential to ensure the smooth running of processes related to the employee lifecycle, from hiring to termination, including file management and training coordination. The HR Coordinator is also a point of contact for store employees and store managers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support US employment eligibility and onboarding compliance, including Form I-9 completion, E-Verify processing, reverifications, and maintenance of required documentation in accordance with federal requirements and company procedures;


• Support the coordination and delivery of HR training and compliance initiatives, including state and locality specific training requirements across the US market; facilitate training sessions as needed;


• Assist in tracking federal, state, and local employment requirements, including required trainings, notices, documentation, and other HR compliance obligations;


• Assist the HR team in monitoring and maintaining employee files, ensuring that all information is accurate and confidential;


• Support recruitment for select Store Manager positions, with a focus on New Store Openings and other priority roles, in partnership with the HR team and field leadership;


• Coordinate and participate in various recruitment events when necessary;


• Create various HR documents (letters, employment confirmations, employee file documents, etc.) and archive them in employees’ electronic files (UKG);


• Process administrative documents related to hiring, status changes, leave, and terminations of employment as needed;


• Serve as the first point of contact for general questions from store employees and field managers regarding HR policies and administrative procedures, including payroll and pay statement inquiries;


• Collaborate with various internal teams to find appropriate solutions to situations as they arise;


• Support the update of internal policies, procedures, and other HR documents; review and format them as needed;


• Support the launch of various HR projects and initiatives;


• Contribute to any other administrative tasks to help the HR, Store Operations team for the USA market;


• Stae up to date on HR best practices and suggest ways to improve current processes and tools.

Qualifications:

• Degree in HR Management or a related field;


• 2 to 4 years of experience in a Human resources coordinator position;


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken);


• Highly adaptable and able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment;


• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion;


• Customer service-oriented (internal);


• Detail-oriented;


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;


• Working knowledge of Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements; experience supporting multi-state HR compliance preferred;


• Experience in the retail industry is an asset.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;


• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;


• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;


• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;


• Exclusive private sample sales;


• A flexible vacation policy;


• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Salary Range:

$55,000 – $70,000

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.