Human Resources Generalist - Retail

Meijer Inc.; White Lake Township (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in White Lake Township, MI is seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources Representative to support staffing, onboarding, and employee relations at the store level.

You will partner with store leadership to recruit top talent, manage the applicant-tracking system, and deliver training while upholding Meijer’s commitment to an inclusive, respectful workplace. This onsite role offers advancement opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalency required.
• Associate Degree or above in Human Resources preferred.
• Ability to present leadership presence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of facilitating groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist staffing, interview and selection for leadership and non-leadership roles; manage applications.
• Oversee orientation, onboarding and training to drive engagement and retention.
• Champion engagement through HR initiatives and effective communication with team members.
• Provide guidance to leadership on career development resources and development plans.
• Support reporting and analyses for talent management and total rewards.
• Collaborate with HR Market Managers on employee relations and policy matters.

Skills

Staffing

Onboarding

Employee relations

Communication

Training & development

HR policy

Coaching

Team collaboration

Talent management

Attendance & scheduling

Education

Associate Degree or above in HR

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

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! Are you passionate about people and looking for an opportunity to shape the employee experience in a dynamic retail environment?

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Human Resources Representative to join our team for our White Lake Twp, MI 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 Generalist 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.

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 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

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.