Human Resouces Representative - Retail

Meijer; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic retail environment as a Human Resources Representative, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the employee experience. This position offers the chance to foster a positive work culture, support staff, and ensure effective HR practices. With a commitment to personal growth and community, this organization values its employees and provides opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about HR and want to make a difference in a thriving company, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes both career and community development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR roles, particularly in Employee Relations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in staffing and onboarding processes for store roles.
• Provide HR support to store leadership and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Employee Relations

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Human Resources

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Job Description Summary
Are you passionate about people and looking for an opportunity to shape the employee experience in a dynamic retail environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Human Resources Representative to join our team for our Valparaiso, IN Store Location. This pivotal role is at the heart of our operations, where you will be instrumental in recruiting top talent, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring our staff have the support they need to succeed.

The Human Resources Representative provides HR support and assistance to store leadership through coaching and guidance on HR related matters including; staffing, workforce planning, training & development, retention, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, EEO, safety, HR policy, etc. The Store HR Representative partners closely with store leadership and the regional HR team to champion the HR goals and strategies by performing the following duties:

THIS POSITION IS EQUAL TO A LOWER-LEVEL HR GENERALIST I/II or SR. HR GENERALIST. THIS POSITION IS ONSITE ONLY AND IS NOT A MANAGEMENT POSITION

Our ideal candidate will possess the preferred experience:

2 Years experience working as an HR Generalist, Sr. HR Generalist, HR Manager or equivalent Experience

2 Years experience in Employee Relations and Investigations

2 Years of Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems

A career at Meijer is more than a way to pay the bills. We provide a variety of benefits that contribute to a positive work-life balance:

- Get Paid Weekly
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on hire date - Leaders Only)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on hire date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Education Reimbursement Programs (available on hire date
- Career Growth
- Paid Parental Leave
- Team Member Discount
- ....and Much More

What You'll be Doing:

• Assist with the staffing, interview and selection process of leadership and non-leadership roles within the store and manage the applicant tracking system and applications for positions within the store.
• Oversee effective orientation, onboarding & training to drive engagement and retention.
• Champions engagement through mTeam, mCulture, mPerformance & other HR key initiatives.
• Ensures and facilitates effective communication to all team members in the store. Engages leadership to communicate and follow up with team members.
• Assist in the reporting, analysis, execution and follow up pertaining to talent management, talent development, talent acquisition, and total rewards processes and programs.
• Provides 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.
• Through the guidance of the HR Market Manager, provides consultation, direction, and recommendations to leadership regarding employee relations activities, dispute resolution procedures, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations and EEO matters affecting employment.
• Assists with the investigation and resolution of employee complaints or policy violations.
• Provides business partner support regarding company policies and procedures covering the areas of employee relations, compensation and payroll, benefits administration, talent development, talent management, and disability management services.
• Support HR Market Managers with projects as needed.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other administrative duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• High School or equivalency required. Associate Degree or above in Human Resources preferred.
• Ability to present thought leadership, demonstrate leadership presence, and be approachable
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong planning, organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to listen attentively and actively
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to facilitate both small and large groups in a variety of forums including formal presentations, working meetings, business reviews and informal discussions. Demonstrated ability to design effective meetings and small group interactions including one to one discussions and conflict mediations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to build a positive rapport with all levels of the organization (up, down and sideways)
• High Energy and adaptable
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Tenacity, emotional consistency, and courage to manage/address difficult situations
• Schedule flexibility when business needs exist
• Demonstrate confidentiality and ability to instill trust

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.