Human Resources Representative - Retail

Meijer; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Human Resources Representative, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping the employee experience in a dynamic retail environment. This position is essential for recruiting top talent, fostering a positive work culture, and providing support to staff. You'll engage with leadership to implement HR strategies and initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention. With opportunities for personal growth and development, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work-life balance. If you're passionate about people and HR, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Scheduling Flexibility

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Education Assistance

Team Member Discount

Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or equivalent.
• Strong skills in employee relations and investigations.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing and interviewing for various roles.
• Oversee onboarding and training to enhance employee engagement.
• Consult on employee relations and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Employee Relations

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

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 Wauwatosa, WI 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 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:

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 staffing, interviewing, and selecting for leadership and non-leadership roles within the store, managing the applicant tracking system and applications.
• Oversee effective orientation, onboarding, and training to drive engagement and retention.
• Champion engagement through initiatives like mTeam, mCulture, mPerformance, and other HR programs.
• Ensure effective communication to all team members and follow-up.
• Assist in reporting, analysis, and execution related to talent management, acquisition, and rewards.
• Provide guidance on career development resources, track progress of development plans, and overall development efforts.
• Consult with store leadership on employee relations, dispute resolution, disciplinary actions, and EEO matters.
• Assist with investigations and resolution of employee complaints or policy violations.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as needed.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or above in Human Resources preferred.
• Leadership presence, approachability, and initiative.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate meetings and discussions.
• Ability to develop effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• High energy, adaptability, and confidentiality.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Resilience and courage to handle difficult situations.
• Flexible schedule when required by business needs.