Human Resources Representative - Retail

Meijer; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; 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 pivotal position involves recruiting top talent, fostering a positive work culture, and providing essential HR support to store leadership. You will engage in staffing processes, employee relations, and talent development initiatives, ensuring that every team member has the resources they need to thrive. With opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to community, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the workplace.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

3 Weeks of Paid Days Off

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR roles including Generalist and Employee Relations.
• Strong communication skills for facilitating discussions and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing, onboarding, and training processes for store roles.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and dispute resolution.
• Support HR initiatives to enhance team engagement and performance.

Skills

Employee Relations

HRIS Systems

Applicant Tracking Systems

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Presence

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!

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 at our Canton, 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 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 following preferred experience:

1. 2 Years experience working as an HR Generalist, Sr. HR Generalist, HR Manager, or equivalent Experience
2. 2 Years experience in Employee Relations and Investigations
3. 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.
• Champion engagement through mTeam, mCulture, mPerformance & other HR key initiatives.
• Ensure and facilitate effective communication to all team members in the store. Engage 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.
• Provide 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, provide consultation, direction, and recommendations to leadership regarding employee relations activities, dispute resolution procedures, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations, and EEO matters affecting employment.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of employee complaints or policy violations.
• Provide 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; other administrative duties may be performed 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, with the ability to facilitate both small and large groups, including formal presentations, working meetings, business reviews, and informal discussions. Ability to design effective meetings and small group interactions including one-on-one discussions and conflict mediations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and build a positive rapport with all levels of the organization (up, down, and sideways).
• High energy and adaptability.
• 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.