Human Resources Manager

Summary/Objective

The Human Resource Manager is a key HR partner to Grunt Style This individual is responsible for partnering with leaders across multiple functions and managing daily operations of the HQ Human Resource (HR) department. Under the direction of the SVP, People & Culture, the HR Manager partners with their counterpart in Carol Stream, Illinois to develop and drive implementation of HR programs and initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. This individual plays an important role in fostering business partnerships with onsite and remote leadership and coordinating strategic efforts in all areas of Human Resources. Reporting to the SVP People & Culture and supported by a small HR team, this individual is a business partner to brand, product/merchandising, marketing, customer channels including retail stores, finance, and IT. This person directly oversees an HR coordinator and Office coordinator.

Our HR team is small but mighty. The right individual is highly collaborative, adapts to change, is calm under pressure, and adept at building relationships with diverse personalities. The most successful candidates have demonstrated experience appropriately prioritizing, driving to completion, and influencing to the best outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Partner with business leaders and HR leadership to ensure successful execution of Company-sponsored employee engagement events and activities at the local level
• Provide support and guidance to managers regarding employee engagement and HR initiatives and programs
• Conduct employee relations investigations and makes sound recommendations that drive fairness and consistency in the application of company policies.
• Consult with leadership in the areas of workforce planning, recruitment, succession plans, employee relations, onboarding/assimilation performance, development, compensation, benefits, communications and overall people effectiveness
• Partner closely with regional Human Resources (HR) to build and/or deliver HR processes and programs for alignment to business and company goals. Drive and/or participate in key HR projects.
• Serves as the point person for employee engagement events; organizes and oversees employee events; negotiates contracts; maintains the annual employee events budget and partners with regional office to plan and execute local events
• Drive the annual performance review process, annual benefits open enrollment and employee engagement programs in partnership with regional HR
• Routinely collaborate and drive culture and employee engagement surveys, focus groups, and action planning.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR leadership team to support continuous improvement HR initiatives to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability. Identify new opportunities where HR can add value to the business
• Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s people and culture programs and systems
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Duties:

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; culture programs; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Owns new hire orientation, onboarding and employee recognition programs
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors
• Conducts employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Oversee office facilities coordinator, HR coordinator/Payroll administrator
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written and presentation skills
• Exceptional strength at partnering across functions and maintain strong connection with regional HR team
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to use sound judgement and expertise to continuously improve the HR function and serve our employees
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship-building, coaching, and counseling skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field highly preferred
• At least seven years of proven success in a similar HR role required
• Experience with employee benefits programs and processes as well as compliance requirements
• Experience working in a multi-state environment and demonstrated ability to ensure state laws and regulations are followed.
• HR experience in Retail is desired
• Experience with Paylocity HRIS is desired
• Experience running Payroll is desired
• SHRM-CP or PHR required, SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification a plus
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking is desirable

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printer/copiers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Long periods of working on a computer and communicating via phone
• Must be able to move about the office, attend meetings and one on one conversations
• Regularly required to communicate verbally and understand conversation
• Required to operate buttons and controls, reach and grasp
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is typically low. Warehouse noise level may be loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Some weekends may be required.

Travel

Occasional travel to Carol Stream, IL may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement

Grunt Style provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Grunt Style complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.