Belk - Cornelia, GA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
The Human Resource Lead position is a critical role within the organization, responsible for overseeing the execution of various human resources functions, scheduling, and cash office operations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training processes are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Human Resource Lead will also manage employee relations, benefits administration, and performance appraisal processes, ensuring that all activities are compliant with company policies and legal requirements. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with associates and management alike. In addition to the core HR responsibilities, the Human Resource Lead will be tasked with maintaining accurate personnel files and ensuring that all onboarding processes, including I-9/E-Verify and background checks, are executed proficiently and in a timely manner. The position also involves preparing and processing payroll, ensuring that all payroll deadlines are met and that the payroll data is accurate. Training new associates and managers on scheduling processes and system navigation is another key responsibility, as is partnering with store executives to create a store schedule that meets budgetary and staffing guidelines. The Human Resource Lead will also oversee the Office-Deposit function, which includes managing monetary maintenance in the store, processing deposits, maintaining petty cash funds, and performing sales audits. This role is non-exempt and reports directly to the Human Resource Manager or Store Manager, making it essential for the Human Resource Lead to work collaboratively with store leadership to ensure smooth operations and a positive work environment for all associates.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that Associate onboarding is executed proficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Lead the performance appraisal process and maintain personnel files.
- Ensure benefit administration and communication occurs in a timely manner.
- Assist with employee relations by witnessing associate coaching and counseling; submit termination requests as directed by executives and administer exit interviews.
- Submit Workday changes and ensure data accuracy.
- Prepare, process, and meet weekly payroll deadlines; ensure payroll is accurate.
- Train all new associates and managers on the scheduling process and system navigation.
- Work with store executives to ensure a timely schedule is provided to associates (3 weeks in advance).
- Partner with the Store Manager to ensure all requests for time off and availability changes in the system have been addressed.
- Partner with store executives to create a store schedule that meets store budget, base staffing, and weekend percent guidelines through minimal edits.
- Lead the Office-Deposit function that includes all aspects of monetary maintenance in the store, including processing the deposit, maintaining store petty cash funds, and performing the sales audit function.
- Act as a key-holder with responsibility for leading the support staff as appropriate.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 2-3 years of experience in retail and/or HR.
- Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone, and other related business equipment.
- Ability to lift files, open file cabinets, bend, stoop, reach, and stand as necessary.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
