Human Resource Lead - Full Time

Belk•Murrells Inlet, SC

About The Position

The Human Resources Lead drives sales and delivers a positive customer experience by providing a best-in-class associate experience for store associates. This hourly role leads hiring, training, and retention activities and builds effective weekly schedules. The Human Resources Lead works collaboratively with store leaders to support associate success and achieve store objectives. The position is eligible for a monthly bonus. Responsibilities also include maintaining associate records and supporting scheduling, attendance, payroll, and reporting accuracy; advising associates and helping address concerns confidentially; performing daily cash office functions; and leading shortage control in designated areas while following asset protection, safety, and security protocols.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Retail Leadership/HR Management experience.
Commitment to customer service excellence and continuous learning.
Ability to use data, guidance, and judgment to support timely, effective decisions.
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success by teaching, partnering, and encouraging others.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Comfort with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers, and Windows-based operating systems.
Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to regularly move around all store areas and remain accessible to customers.
Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and initiative in achieving store objectives and key metrics.
Fill open positions by communicating openings, recruiting and sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, initiating background checks, and completing hiring; provide candidates with frequent communication and support.
Conduct engaging, structured onboarding and ensure new hires understand their roles, company policies, benefits, schedules, and relevant communication and learning platforms.
Lead store retention and engagement activities and champion continuous learning initiatives.
Foster a positive store culture through team connections, celebrations, and recognition of associate contributions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date associate data in company systems and files for compliance, staffing, benefits, scheduling, payroll, and reporting.
Create schedules aligned with talent, traffic, and business needs; review associate availability and time-off requests with store leaders.
Audit associate timecards and track attendance daily.
Participate in weekly leadership workload planning meetings to prepare and schedule hiring, training, and engagement work.
Use talent reporting and data to highlight successes and identify opportunities for informed leadership action.
Provide ongoing guidance and support to the store team, respond to associate concerns, gather relevant information, support resolution, and maintain confidentiality.
Complete daily cash office functions, including processing deposits, completing change orders, maintaining cash funds, and performing audits.
Lead shortage control and minimize risk in designated areas while ensuring compliance with asset protection, safety guidelines, and security protocols.