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Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, provides a variety of HR support for the Distribution Center (DC) and serves as backup to the HR Manager.
Major Activities
- Supports the DC’s recruitment process by interviewing, assessing and evaluating prospective candidates for employment. Coordinates interview schedules, testing and background checks and assures all related company policies, procedures and state and Federal employment laws are met. Identifies and develops relationships with external hiring sources, including staffing agencies, to ensure quality candidate flow.
- Supports employee relations activities under the direction of the HR Manager, providing counsel and expertise to the management team.
- Counsels management on performance management activities in the DC. May investigate identified issues, helping to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, local and/or Federal employment laws.
- Supports the training efforts of team members, from new hire orientation/training to other HR-related training rollouts for leaders or team members.
- Supports administration of benefits, striving to ensure team members understand company benefit programs by regularly answering questions and explaining benefits as opportunities arise.
- Assists the HR Manager in supervision of the HR Coordinator and/or the Seasonal Recruiter positions.
- Generates reports for data analysis including, but not limited to, wage surveys, performance appraisals, staffing reports, turnover reports, and others to support HR planning and decision-making.
- Supports the DC’s leaves of absence by tracking and coordinating with the LOA Administrator and communication with team members about LOA status.
- Manages processes for DC events, including but not limited to Michaels Cares events, building celebrations, individual/team recognition events, etc.
- Completes other related duties as assigned, including projects that may require partnering with HR staff in other DCs and/or Support Center.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred; other related education/training is a plus
Minimum Type of Experience
- 4 years of relevant work experience
- 2 years of HR experience
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and related HR systems (e.g., HRIS and ATS applications)
Other
- Demonstrates good judgment, time management, and decision-making abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability for effective verbal and written communications at all levels
- Ability to listen actively and ask questions to thoroughly understand complex issues
- Maintain confidentiality and practice “Respectful Workplace” behavior at all time
- Able to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the business in a multi-shift operation
Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills
- HR certification (through SHRM or HRCI) is a plus
Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires
- 3+ years’ experience in an HR Generalist role preferred, particularly in an environment featuring a large population of hourly team members and/or a multi-shift, production-related work environment
Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting when working in an office environment
- Regular standing/walking, primarily in the office area with occasional walking in the warehouse
- Infrequent light lifting/carrying (of office supplies, etc.) weighing up to 20 pounds
- Infrequent bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
- Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Work Environment
- This position is based in a climate-controlled office setting but will have occasional exposure to the warehouse, which features extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
- Exposure to moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment when in the warehouse
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- relevant work: 4 years (Preferred)
- HR: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- HR certification (through SHRM or HRCI) (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, CA 93536: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
