ALDI Hiring for Manager HR Administration at Naperville, IL Full Time

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we’re known for.

In this role the HR Administration Manager will be responsible to manage and administer ALDI employment-related policies and procedures, including those found in the Employee Handbook. This role will also manage the optimization of HR process workflows, support process change management, lead mid to small-scale projects and assist with large-scale project implementations related to HR policies, procedures and laws. They work with various teams including Payroll, Benefits, HRIS & Legal and heavily partner with business leaders and HR Leadership for implementation approval and execution. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team, understands the development and maintenance of HR policies & procedures that impact company success, and project management. An educational background in human resources management, project management or relevant field is preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Naperville, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives.
• Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positions.
• Approves all time-off requests for direct reports.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement.
• Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values, of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Assists management with recommendations on HR matters.
• Acts as a consultant to the business regarding job descriptions.
• Consults with leadership on the development of their team’s strategy.
• Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
• Liaises with regions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
• Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization.
• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership.
• Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required, providing support to projects and technology rollouts as needed.
• Remains current on new federal, state, and local legislation and regulatory ruling impacting Human Resources; proposes and participates in corrective actions when necessary.
• Works with ADP Recruiting Management, onboarding, employee portal and other HR software to ensure software enhancements when needed.
• Maintains and supports changes in policies and procedures, including responsibility for the company’s employee handbooks.
• Manages onboarding processes.
• Assists with employee relations, unemployment and separation processes.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; assists with Form I-9 audits when applicable.
• Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements.
• Serves as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Managing Self: Seeking feedback, reflecting upon personal behaviors and looking for growth opportunities. Displaying composure, resilience and a positive approach to work.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicating clearly and effectively in written, non-verbal and verbal communication to inform, inspire, motivate and influence. Appreciating the importance of listening, empathy and respect.
• Cooperating with Others: Creating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Actively consulting, managing conflict and appreciating alternative perspectives and cultures.
• Leading People: Fostering a cooperative leadership style that empowers and motivates. Providing clear expectations and direction. Developing people in their roles and supporting future growth.
• Driving Decisions and Results: Showing ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results. Pursuing goals and taking initiative. Using market awareness to better meet the customers’ needs (internal and external).
• Managing Change: Demonstrating flexibility and embracing changes to adapt to shifting business needs and emerging technologies. Identifying opportunities for business improvements. Effectively implementing changes in alignment with business goals.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and apply company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of human resources management and the ability to coordinate human resources relating to retention, motivation, reward, discipline, development, and separation.
• Ability to establish budgets considering all relevant variables and current financial plans.
• Ability to plan for and use funds to maximize the value of the financial resources of the organization.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Understands cost/benefit analysis.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Knowledge of financial analysis strategies and how to effectively apply them in decision-making.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills; maximizes productivity.
• Gives attention to detail.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources and retail operations required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI’s receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.