HR Generalist

The Bradford Exchange•Niles, IL

17h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe. We’re currently seeking a Bilingual HR Generalist (Spanish/English) to add value to our HR team at our Distribution Center. Under the direction of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist provides first point of contact human resources support for distribution center employees, supervisors and management. The HR Generalist assists in the fulfillment of departmental responsibilities, executing people initiatives, establishing standard operating procedures and driving continual process improvements. The HR Generalist will support all areas of human resources, including recruitment, HRIS, compensation and benefits, training, performance management and employee relations.

Requirements

Associates’ Degree in HR or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Analytical, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and data entry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability and confidence to interact with various levels of personnel throughout the organization.
Resourceful, self-motivated and solutions-oriented.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll, benefits, and employee/management concerns.
Must be friendly, compassionate and patient in analyzing and resolving various types of personnel issues.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP
Experience with ADP Workforce Now

Responsibilities

Acts as the first point of contact, providing guidance to associates with general questions related to policy/procedure, benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, etc.
Troubleshoots employee issues, communicates with key stakeholders and follows through with appropriate solutions; escalates complex issues and inquiries to the HR Generalist, when applicable.
Coordinates communication to Team Leads, Supervisors and Managers by providing key information and reminders for them to share in daily stand-up and team meetings.
Monitors and coordinates daily and weekly staffing needs by partnering with distribution center management team and outside staffing vendors to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
Supports recruitment efforts by screening applicants, scheduling on-site interviews, conducting background and reference checks, sending follow-up communication to applicants and new hires, coordinating the new hire process and assisting with orientation, new hire paperwork and I-9’s, and other onboarding activities.
Inputs and maintains accurate employee information in various HRIS and vendor systems, including ADP, E-Verify, etc.
Coordinates new hire benefit enrollments and assists with annual benefits open enrollment process.
Maintains employee files, I-9’s and other HR records in accordance with company standards and legal recordkeeping requirements.
Manages recordkeeping requirements related to worker’s compensation claims; assists employees and managers with questions and claim processing.
Creates and maintains HR reporting tools and SOP’s, as needed.
Manages the security badge process in coordination with the corporate facilities team.
Assists with the employee off-boarding process; prepares and processes final paperwork and files.
Plans and implements various initiatives related to employee wellness, engagement, social responsibility, and other site events.
Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned.
Runs weekly payroll reports and verifies accurate timekeeping records.
Inputs missing time punches; corrects errors; files and maintains appropriate recordkeeping
Ensures accurate reporting of exempt and non-exempt PTO.
Prepares payroll information and transmits data to Corporate payroll team for weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing.
Manages employee attendance, occurrences and recordkeeping; communicates necessary information to supervisors and managers, providing recommendations for attendance-based disciplinary action as appropriate.
Leverage emerging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance HR operations, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
Professional Development Program
Mentor Program
LinkedIn Learning
Business Casual Work Environment
Health and Dental Insurance
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
401(k)
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Toastmaster’s memberships
Peer Recognition Program
Product Discounts