HR Sr Specialist

Catalyst Brands; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation/holidays

Associate discount across Catalyst By

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to partner with HR Leaders supporting the Supply Chain teams. You will work with key HR leaders on strategic initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and staff development.

You will manage candidate interviews, exit analysis, HR metrics, and compensation analysis while driving process improvements and cross‑departmental collaboration. This role offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources as a coordinator or specialist.
• Strong HR acumen and communication skills.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Leaders on programs like Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Change Management and Succession Planning.
• Process associate changes related to pay, position and people management.
• Support associate relations issues and investigations.
• Interview internal/external candidates and advise on hires.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyse feedback and propose actions.
• Prepare and facilitate performance calibration meetings, onboarding and talent reviews.
• Develop HR metrics and make recommendations based on trends.
• Analyse compensation to prepare offers.
• Lead cross‑departmental meetings and drive process improvements.
• Prepare presentations and manage budget spreadsheets and org charts.

Skills

HR coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Senior Specialist will support and partner with HR Leaders supporting the Supply Chain teams. You will have exposure and visibility from key HR leaders at JCPenney. This role will report to the Sr. HR Manager and assist with the development and implementation of key strategies related to organizational effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Leaders on key programs such as Leadership Development & Training, Organizational Development, Change Management, Succession Planning, HR Analytics/Reports and Associate Engagement.
• Process associate related changes relative to pay, position, and people management.
• Help support the HR Leaders with associate relations issues and investigations.
• Interview internal and external candidates and make recommendations on hire selections.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback, and provide recommendations on necessary actions if applicable.
• Prepare and facilitate performance calibration meetings, New Leader Onboarding, and Talent Reviews.
• Develop key HR metrics (turnover, promotions, etc.) and recommend actions based on trends.
• Analyze associate compensation to prepare internal and external offers.
• Drive process improvement by leading departmental and cross-departmental meetings.
• Create presentations, build and manage budget spreadsheets, and assist with organizational charts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources as a coordinator, or specialist.
• Strong HR acumen and communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter and ability to act independently on a variety of complex and challenging situations.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, documentation, and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

What You GetEnjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference with America's most iconic brands.

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount across all Catalyst Brands.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.

About Catalyst BrandsCatalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

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Pay Range

USD $57,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.