About this job:Functioning in a generalist capacity, the associate will provide Human Resources with support, focusing primarily on the New York Buying Office. The HR Generalist role is a foundational-building role that affords key learning in the HR capacity to ensure a progressive career path to the HR Business Partner role. The associate will be involved in programs and development of HR processes in the areas of HRIS, performance management, payroll & benefit administration, associate relations, HR administration and analysis. The generalist is accountable for supporting his/her supervisor on daily partnerships with respective business client groups on all HR-related issues. In this role, this individual will have the opportunity to be exposed to strategic HR practices under the direction of his/her supervisor.
Responsibilities:
HRIS:
- Initiate analysis, reports, statistical data which may affect HR performance and/or related business initiatives
- Interpret business requests for data & deliver appropriate analysis
- Compile information (i.e. Wage, Salary, Comparative, Turnover, etc) for reporting and interpretation of data
- Ad Hoc reporting as needed
- Construct PeopleSoft queries using HR data as needed
Performance Management/ Appraisal Process:- Full cycle appraisal process administration
- Responsible for supporting supervisor in the performance management process. This includes the review and revisions of the annual and mid-year NYBO appraisals, timely execution of the process, consulting with management on performance issues
- Management of 90 day appraisal process for below Director level
- Edit and catalog all performance appraisals
- Manage corrective log; work with supervisor to maintain corrective actions
Payroll and Benefits Administration:- Administer Benefit policies and support supervisor in compliance; LOA Processing / Time off programs, Open Enrollment coordination and execution for below Director level
- Interpret and solve benefit and payroll issues; then respond and follow through promptly with support
Onboarding: - Responsible for conducting on-boarding orientations
- Liaison with Operations and Talent Acquisition to ensure all operational systems are available for all new hires prior to start date
- Assist supervisor in evaluating HR training needs
- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure the right talent profile is identified for current and future openings
- Partner with supervisor to identify ways to improve working practices and procedures for the associate on-boarding experience
Associate Relations:- Functions as consultant on associate related matters. As assigned by supervisor, conducts associate relations investigations and makes recommendations on corrective actions
- Fosters a positive work environment and open communication between managers and associates
- Partnering with supervisor, investigates, responds and finds solutions to all associate-related complaints in a timely manner
- Provides guidance to employees on all HR related policies and procedures. (i.e. LOA guidelines, Income Continuation, ESPP, Employee Referral Program,)
- Understanding of compliance to Ross policies / procedures and legal
Desired Skills and Qualifications:- Minimum of 2-3 years of exempt level Human Resources experience
- BA/BS preferred
- Proficiency at an intermediate level in Windows Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and problem solving skills
- Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines
- Ability to work independently