Human Resources Generalist

Cato Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cato Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Charlotte, NC offices. You will handle associate relations, leave administration, and ensure compliance with labor laws while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will partner with management across corporate, distribution centers, and stores to resolve issues, support payroll relations, workers’ comp, and training on HR topics, while contributing to special projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in associate relations as an HR Generalist.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on associate relations issues across corporate, DC and stores.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and enforce policies.
• Resolve payroll issues with Payroll Department.
• Support workers’ compensation claims with Risk Management.
• Manage leave requests including FMLA, ADA, Military, and Personal Leave.
• Coordinate unemployment claims with external vendors.
• Provide HR topic training and information on employment laws.
• Assist with EEOC, DOL and OSHA complaints investigations.
• Contribute to ad-hoc and cross-functional projects.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Associate relations

HR Generalist

Employment law knowledge

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal & written skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women’s fashion apparel with corporate offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates three concepts: Cato, It’s Fashion and Versona. The company has approximately 1,100 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of over 7,000 associates. The Company’s stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol "CATO".

Cato is seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will report to the Director of Human Resources. In this role, you will be the hands-on Generalist in Human Resources related operations to include associate relations, leave of absence administration, conflict resolution, providing guidance on disciplinary actions and compliance with labor laws. You will help with maintaining associate records with integrity and strict confidentially.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide guidance to Corporate, DC and Store Operations management, as it relates to the handling of associate relations issues, by conducting confidential internal investigations including complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and employment legislation and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Resolve payroll issues and concerns in partnership with the Payroll Department, identifying ways to eliminate recurring Payroll issues and concerns.
• Support the Company’s internal Risk Management Administrator with handling and resolving workers’ compensation claims.
• Review and administer Company-wide Leave Requests including FMLA, ADA, Military and Personal Leave requests.
• Coordinate with outside vendor for handling unemployment claims.
• Providing training on HR topics and employment laws.
• Assisting in investigating and responding to EEOC, DOL and OSHA complaints.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in associate relations, as an HR Generalist, for a multi-site company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of associate information.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse associate population.