Human Resources Manager

Festival Foods • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS: We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Job Summary Job Title: HR Manager Reports To: Store Director This position is responsible for delivering all aspects of the HR function to their store location. The position is a key leader within the store that focuses on all people related matters to ensure a productive, engaged, compliant, and best in class workforce. This role requires strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, the ability to challenge and influence others, and a focus on cultivating talent within the store. The HR Manager position builds strong relationships with the in-store leadership team as well as all associates in the store. You will also work in close partnership with the Support Office to develop strategies on all core HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, associate development, and total rewards. External Job Description

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Human Resources or Operations Management experience of at least 2 years is required.
• Strong knowledge required in the following:
• Recruiting
• Employee relations
• Compensation and Total Rewards programs
• Working knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Displays strong attention to detail and enjoys writing detailed and well-structured notes, written decisions and other communications
• Leads or supports culture-building and engagement initiatives to enhance associate experience and reinforce company values.
• Accurate spelling and grammar skills
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on highly confidential matters and to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality as to those matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong level of influence skills
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgement on HR and business issues
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with, coach, and advise others

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP/PHR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full-cycle recruitment efforts of the store. This includes creation of job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and performing new hire orientation.
• Responsible for regularly searching for top level talent to bring into the talent pipeline for future needs of the store.
• Partners with and provides counsel to leaders on all employee relations matters including investigations, documentation, delivering corrective action, and conducting termination meetings as necessary.
• Regularly consults with the Support Office Employee Relations team on escalated employee relations cases and investigations.
• Responsible for daily entries into our case management system to retain record of performance, behavioral, and attendance concerns.
• Builds relationships with associates and fosters a sense of belonging through active inclusion of individual talents, perspectives, experiences, and capabilities.
• Promotes awareness of associates rights and actively manages leave management options for eligible store associates by partnering with third party vendors on FMLA, STD, ADA, and Worker's Compensation administration.
• Works side by side with the leadership team to build relationships, drive engagement, retention, and develop a best in class work environment.
• Responsible for rolling out programs and providing training to support our associates and leadership team.
• Leads weekly payroll processing, including daily timecard edits, and ensuring time cards are accurate on a weekly basis before the close of payroll. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining compliant payroll records on-site.
• Leverage people data such as turnover, employee relations case management system reports, and exit interviews, to guide decision-making and offer solutions to improve results.
• Serves as a direct resource to associates on benefits including medical, dental, ancillary benefits, 401(k) and paid time off.
• Facilitates company recognition programs and ensures leaders are executing program standards.
• Ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with work schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees