Human Resources Generalist - Retail - Sussex, WI

Meijer•Pewaukee, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides HR support and assistance to store leadership through coaching and guidance on staffing, workforce planning, training and development, retention, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, EEO, safety, and HR policy. The Store HR Representative partners with store leadership and the regional HR team to support HR goals and strategies. The position is onsite at the Sussex/Pewaukee, Wisconsin store location and is not a management position. It is described as equivalent to a lower-level HR Generalist I/II or Senior HR Generalist. The job profile is not all-inclusive, and other administrative duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency required.
  • 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.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to facilitate small and large groups in formal presentations, working meetings, business reviews, and informal discussions.
  • Ability to design effective meetings and small-group interactions, including one-to-one discussions and conflict mediation.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and build positive rapport with all organizational levels.
  • High energy and adaptability.
  • Time-management and prioritization skills.
  • Tenacity, emotional consistency, and courage to manage or address difficult situations.
  • Schedule flexibility when business needs exist.
  • Demonstrated confidentiality and ability to instill trust.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree or higher in Human Resources preferred.
  • Two years of experience as an HR Generalist, Senior HR Generalist, HR Manager, or equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in employee relations and investigations.
  • Two years of experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with staffing, interviewing, and selecting leadership and non-leadership candidates for the store.
  • Manage the applicant tracking system and applications for store positions.
  • Oversee orientation, onboarding, and training to support engagement and retention.
  • Champion engagement through mTeam, mCulture, mPerformance, and other HR initiatives.
  • Facilitate effective communication to store team members and engage leadership in communicating and following up with them.
  • Assist with reporting, analysis, execution, and follow-up for talent management, talent development, talent acquisition, and total rewards processes and programs.
  • Guide store leadership on career development resources; run reports and track individual development plans, talent profiles, development goals, training completion, and overall development efforts.
  • Under the guidance of the HR Market Manager, consult with and provide direction and recommendations to leadership on employee relations, dispute resolution, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations, and EEO matters.
  • Assist with investigating and resolving employee complaints or policy violations.
  • Provide business-partner support on company policies and procedures related to employee relations, compensation and payroll, benefits administration, talent development and management, and disability management services.
  • Support HR Market Managers with projects as needed.
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid education assistance
  • Team member discount
  • Development programs for advancement and career growth
  • Three weeks of paid days off, effective on hire date for leaders only
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), effective on hire date for leaders only
  • Tuition-free and education reimbursement programs, available on hire date
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