Ocean State Job Lot Hiring for HR Business Advisor at North Kingstown, RI Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources (HR) Business Advisor role is responsible for collaborating closely with the Regional HR Business Partner, HR leadership, HR teams, and Store Operations teams in a fast-paced environment to coordinate and execute HR programs and procedures around associate relations, legal compliance, learning and wellbeing, benefits and compensation, organizational development, change management, performance management, the Human Capital Management system (HCM), and other special projects as directed. This role exercises independent judgment and initiative while working as a member of the HR team, to consult with associates and leaders throughout the associate lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the first point of contact as well as triage incoming inquiries from retail store leaders and store associates. Advise as well as solve problems.

• Provide guidance on policy as well as compliance initiatives to store leaders and associates.

• Provide strategic insight as well as participate in developing, coordinating, and implementing changes as well as improvements to HR procedures.

• Train new HR and Operations team members to correctly and efficiently perform routine HR duties (e.g., investigating state laws, processing HR paperwork, and using HR systems).

• Communicate and execute OSJL health protocol. Maintain HIPAA compliance.

• Monitor compensation within job markets to ensure equitable and competitive wages. Partner with the Compensation team as well as the HR Operations team to communicate market changes.

• Lead the facilitation as well as follow up from listening sessions and exit interviews to support OSJL engagement initiatives for store leaders and associates.

• Work in conjunction with HR Business Partners (HRBP) to identify talent gaps as well as draft development plans.

• Develop and provide subject matter expertise for the HCM applications.

• Contribute to the design as well as testing of new company processes and procedures.

• Create as well as deliver customized HR reports to store and field leaders.

• Partner closely with HRBP to conduct as well as document associate relations investigations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.

• 2 or more years of experience as a Human Resources professional is required. Prior experience working in HR functions of talent acquisition or compensation management is preferred.

• Ability to prepare detailed reports as well as routine correspondence is required.

• Experience in coaching to improve performance is required.

• Progressive training or education in the areas of employment law and conflict resolution is preferred. HR certification is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.

• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company.

• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.

• Problem solver: You are able to analyze factors leveraging data and historical analysis to make sound solution based recommendations.

• Strategic: You are able to formulate thoughts and ideas in both short and long terms to support the success of business initiatives.

• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our partners are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard

potential.

• Works in an office environment sitting at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location