Store Human Resource Representative

Meijer•Portage, MI

About The Position

The Store HR Representative 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 position partners closely with store leadership and the regional HR team to advance HR goals and strategies. The representative supports hiring and applicant tracking; orientation, onboarding, training, engagement, and retention initiatives; talent and development processes; employee relations, dispute resolution, corrective actions, and investigations; and business partner needs involving company policies, compensation and payroll, benefits administration, talent management, and disability management. The role also supports HR Market Managers on projects and may perform other administrative duties as 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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to facilitate small and large groups in varied forums, including presentations, working meetings, business reviews, and informal discussions.
Ability to design effective meetings and small-group interactions, including one-to-one discussions and conflict mediations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and build positive rapport with all levels of the organization.
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.
Confidentiality and ability to instill trust.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or above in Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with staffing, interviewing, and selection for leadership and non-leadership roles in the store, and manage the applicant tracking system and applications.
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 development efforts.
Under the guidance of the HR Market Manager, advise 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 relating to employee relations, compensation and payroll, benefits administration, talent development, talent management, and disability management services.
Support HR Market Managers with projects as needed.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned or required.