Human Resources Specialist

Stew Leonards•Danbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Human Resources Manager with overseeing the daily operations of Human Resources. Provide a safe, fun and friendly work environment, competitive wages, recruit and hire great team members, train and develop, handle Team Member issues in a fair and consistent manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years HR experience or 3-5 years HR experience
Above average computer skills
Ability to delegate, prioritize and juggle many tasks
Great verbal and written communication skills
Great customer service skills
Comfortable with public speaking/ presentations

Nice To Haves

HR certification preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

Conduct first interviews and make hiring decisions
Participate in job fairs
Cover HR Coordinator responsibilities when on leave/ vacation/ or absent.
Maintain records for all new hires and current Team Members- I-9’s, working papers background checks, orientation paperwork
Conduct New Hire orientation
Ensure all new hires go through orientation, buddy system, Go for the Gold
Evaluate new hires within their 90-day probationary period
Communication meeting agendas
Maintain updated HR bulletin boards, communication on TV, Monthly mass emails, Daily Newsletter
Quarterly rankings- address poor performers and develop the stars
Just promoted program- celebration, communication, training, ladders
Ensure great participation in all of our training classes- skills, compliance, culture, and leadership
Investigate employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner making disciplinary decisions up to and including termination in the best interest of Stew Leonard’s.
Attend and represent unemployment hears and respond to legal claims made through CHRO, EEOC, etc.
Ensure a safe work environment by addressing safety concerns through the Safety Committee and administering the Workers Compensation program, in accordance with OSHA.
Recognize team members by organizing store events and programs.
Collaborate with department managers to ensure performance appraisals are written within established standards, pay increases are in line with guidelines or approved by Store Vice President, and delivered in a timely manner.
Benefits and leave administration in compliance with HIPPAA, FMLA, ADA and all other applicable laws.
Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.
Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.
Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Benefits

High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401 K plan for FT & PT team members
paid family & personal time
life insurance
management retirement plan
Significant Bonus Potential
Exceptional Insurance Benefits
401(k) savings plan, featuring a generous company match
Dedicated Management Retirement Plan, which includes both profit-sharing and a company match
paid time off
educational assistance program
ongoing training initiatives