Hr Business Partner - Human Resources Generalist I

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.
Pay Range: Starting at $60,928.50/year (Salary)
Hybrid: Two Days In-Person, Three Days Remote
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 830am-530pm
Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle
Are you passionate about being a great Business Partner? As NFM’s HR Generalist I you will be responsible for resolving employee relations issues, maintaining fairness and consistency. You will also coach and counsel managers on employee issues. As our HR Generalist I, you will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule at our Texas location.
Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Partner: Coach managers and make recommendations on disciplinary issues based on NFM policies and applicable laws
• Analyze: Conduct EEO, harassment and other types of investigations. Review termination documentation to ensure information and documentation to back-up discharge decisions is included
• Manage: Effectively manage all ADA and FMLA to minimize litigation
• Audit: Work with managers of high turnover departments to help identify reasons for the turnover and work together to reduce turnover/ increase retention
• Assist: Coach managers on performance management issues. Review performance agreements and offer suggestions/feedback
• Oversee: Send appropriate documentation to unemployment claims processor and attend hearings as necessary

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.
Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5 years combined employment and employee relations experience
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Ability to maintain confidential information
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• HRIS/database experience preferred

Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to criminal background check
Benefits: What’s in It for You?
As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:

• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
• Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option

Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Life insurance