Human Resources Specialist

Stew Leonard's•Danbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop. Job Summary: 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
Excellent people relations
Discrete and Ethical
Conflict Management
Honest
Problem solver
Detail oriented
Organizational skills
Quick decision maker
Flexible
Lead by example
Firm, but fair-minded

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
In the absence of the Human Resources Manager: 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.
In the absence of the Human Resource Manager: 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
Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with our robust 401(k) savings plan, featuring a generous company match to help your investments grow.
Dedicated Management Retirement Plan: Benefit from our exclusive Management Retirement Plan, which includes both profit-sharing and a company match, further enhancing your long-term financial security.
Supporting Your Life Outside of Work: Enjoy paid time off to help you achieve a healthy and fulfilling work-life balance.
Empowering your Growth: We are committed to your professional growth through our educational assistance program, and we provide ongoing training initiatives to support your further development and advancement within the company.