Human Resources Coordinator

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role will provide support for HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, payroll, and more. The ideal candidate should have at least 1-2 years of HR experience and proficiency in MS Office and HR systems like Workday.

The position involves various responsibilities such as assisting with recruitment, maintaining personnel files, and collaborating with store managers on staffing objectives. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and excellent customer service skills are a must.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years human resources or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and practices.
• Experience in retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee relations issues and staffing objectives.
• Process administrative tasks associated with HR reporting.
• Support recruitment efforts including job fairs.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent Customer Service skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelors Degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Salary

$24.50/hr – The offered wage is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

Position Overview

Reporting into the store based Area HR Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for providing support for HR functions including but not limited to employee relations, talent acquisition and development, payroll, timecard enforcement and maintenance of personnel files.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with Area Human Resources Manager on employee relations issues and staffing objectives
• Process various reports and focuses on the administrative tasks associated with HR reporting, policy and procedure
• Process liaison for employee relations questions and concerns, leaves of absence, paid time off, workers compensation, etc.
• Assist with interviews, investigations, disciplinary actions, and provides HR support at the store level
• Collaborates with other functional groups including store managers, human resources, training and payroll
• Provides training for Human Resources Associates including but not limited to HR processes and procedures, employment laws, recruiting, etc.
• Advises Store Manager on workforce planning
• Supports in recruiting for the store by developing and maintaining professional relationships with external sources to generate applicant flow including learning institutions, government agencies and independent organizations such as nonprofit agencies, and other employment sources
• Utilizes recruiting tools and employs talent acquisition strategies to source external candidates by conducting on‑site recruiting events, holding job fairs, and shopping the competition to find potential talent
• Follow up and track all aspects of employment, such as completing employment forms, conducting orientations and notifying the department of new hire start date
• Assist with all recruitment efforts including setting up and participating in on‑site and external job fairs
• Support in the posting and updating of open positions on internal and external job boards
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management
• Supports multiple locations

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• 1‑2 years human resources or related experience
• Experience in retail preferred
• Strong MS Office proficiency
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and Human Resources systems (Workday strongly preferred)
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of HR policies and practices, employment law, recruitment and employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and guidelines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends
• Travel may be required (10‑25%)

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.