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** ENTRY-LEVEL HR ROLE **

General Summary:

This highly motivated individual will both implement and coordinate human resources functions within Kmart stores. He/she will have responsibility for store HR administration, associate screening, onboarding, and training, as well as employee engagement. This position reports to the Store Manager.

Non Negotiable(s)/Critical Success Factors:

* Collaborates with and supports store management to strategically build and foster a fun, team environment for store associates that reflects the mission and values of Kmart.
* Coordinates hiring process in collaboration with the store manager and assistant store manager(s) to ensure store has qualified candidates to fill openings.
* Maintains associate documents and files in compliance with company policy.
* Actively communicates and builds relationships with store associates to drive associate engagement.
* Ensures all associates receive appropriate orientation and training in accordance with specific job needs as well as company policies.
* Maintains working knowledge of Kmart's employment policies and practices and ensures awareness and compliance throughout store.
* Escalates issues of importance to store management and district, regional and corporate partners if necessary.

Leadership Behaviors:

Customer Focused -


* Coordinates associate recognition programs including birthday and anniversary recognition.
* Regularly updates associate communication bulletin board.
* Maintains an 'open-door' policy to effectively address associate needs.

Leadership/People Oriented:

* Leads by example by exhibiting a positive attitude and a sense of collaboration.
* Responsible for coordinating and facilitating associate orientation.
* Initiates annual hourly employment review process by providing managers with necessary tools. Holds managers accountable to deadlines to ensure evaluations are completed within the appropriate timeframe.
* Adheres to privacy requirements and maintains confidentiality of associate information.

Process Thinking -

* Ensures all necessary new associate paperwork is submitted in accordance company guidelines.
* Maintains compliance with regard to associate drug testing and background check policies.
* Ensures store compliance for monthly HR Review process.
* Responds to associate inquiries on policy, benefits, and compensation; understands proper methods and resources available to obtain information or direct associates and/or managers regarding non-routine inquiries.
* Responsible for maintenance of online application system.

Effectiveness/ Attains Results -

* Understands HR Scorecard and assists management in holding associates accountable to meet defined goals.
* Proactively monitors ongoing associate training completion to meet 90% minimum monthly requirement.
* Processes and reconciles weekly time sheets; follows up with employees to ensure accuracy.
* Ensures that HR administration is completed in accordance with company guidelines.
* Maintains the online application system to ensure adequate candidate flow for hourly store openings.
* Maintains associate information in labor and scheduling tool to aide in optimal staffing with in store and compliance with federal, state and local labor laws.

Effective Decision Making -

* Assists in resolving associate issues; escalates issues to store manager or appropriate management as necessary. * Conducts candidate pre-screen interviews to provide store with a qualified candidate pool to fill open positions.
* Maintains working knowledge Kmart's employment policies and practices and ensures awareness and compliance throughout store.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education/Training * High School Diploma required. Experience * 3-5 years experience in a retail environment preferred. * Some human resources experience preferred, but not required. Skills/Abilities * Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing environment. * Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. * Ability to set priorities and effectively manage time. * Proven ability to build teams and encourage/model collaboration. * Prior experience and high comfort level with computer programs and systems. * Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently. * Strong decision making skills. * Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build a high level of trust. * Ability to effectively communicate with both management and associates. * Effective oral and written communication skills. The duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of roles or responsibilities.

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