HR Specialist

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview:

The HR Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of general Human Resources activities under the direction of the Human Resources Leaders. Compliance and best practices will be applied across all areas of HR (e.g., culture, onboarding, training and development, benefits, associate relations and performance evaluations, associate files, etc.) to continue to build and maintain Scheels' culture. Due to the nature of this position, a high level of confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Responsibilities:

Hiring

• Ensure jobs are posted to the appropriate job boards promptly
• Review and respond to all employment inquiries
• Schedule and conduct interviews with candidates and leadership teams
• Communicate with applicants and new hires promptly throughout the hiring process
• Work with leadership teams to create and deliver job offers and benefit overviews to candidates
• Develop proficient negotiating skills
• Review all new hire paperwork and ensure it is completed according to each deadline
• Administering pre-employment screenings, including criminal and drug screenings
• Participate in weekly hiring team meetings
• Partner with the hiring team to create plans for efficiency and effectiveness

Onboarding

• Manage the onboarding process for new associates to create the best Onboarding experience in retail
• Prepare and maintain associate employment paperwork
• Oversee all employee presence and candidate profiles in the applicant tracking system

Specialist

• Knowledge of HR practices, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal employment laws
• Promote Scheels' culture and benefits through regular and positive associate interactions
• Maintain tracking, training, and development of new associates
• Assist with benefits and total rewards education for associates
• Tracking and administration of the Scheels Gives Back program
• Support the benefits, payroll, and compliance teams with clerical duties
• Coordinate paperwork and exit interviews for associates
• Ability to be organized, multi-task, and maintain all aspects of human resources
• Handle sensitive/confidential documents, conversations, and other information
• Detail-oriented and maintains a high level of accuracy
• Strong computer skills
• Strong oral / written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively and promptly with all levels of the organization
• Be professional in appearance and attitude; contribute to a positive team atmosphere by treating others with respect and consideration while taking pride in being part of a winning team
• Perform work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work the assigned schedule, which is typically Monday through Friday daytime hours, but may include some evening or weekend hours as needed

Requirements:

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the
  most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”.

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency.
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels.
• Arrive at work and meetings 10 minutes early.

Team Mentality

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward.
• Ability to mentor and lead, creating a family atmosphere within your workspace to encourage constant growth amongst your team.

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of a professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners.

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines.

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; and/or 1-2 years of Scheels and/or human resources experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand (for extended periods of time), bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits:

To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels visit scheels.com/careers

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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