Job Summary:

Manage the field staffing activity within their region, including internal and external recruitment. Provides associate relations and coaching/guidance to field management. Assists in the coordination, presentation and implementation of all educational and development programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all Store Management recruitment activities for the Region.
• Administers the recruitment, selection and hiring process.
• Implements creative sourcing methods to seek out qualified candidates. This includes cold calling, internet searches, job fairs, referral programs and colleges.
• Implements the consistent administration of all human resources policies, procedures and practices in the field.
• Advises and supports store management personnel on employee relations and human resources compliance issues. Keeps updated on State Law changes and revisions making sure all posters are replaced as needed.
• Develops as a strategic partner with regional team and coordinates succession planning to support growth and continually provide retention and development plans for managers.
• Executes and conducts various training programs including interviewing skills, performance counseling, sexual harassment prevention, leadership skills and any other company driven program.
• Maintains affirmative action and diversity initiatives.
• Analyzes and presents recruitment analysis information including cost per hire, turnover and any other statistical data.
• Works closely with regional management to determine staffing needs and cost effective hiring strategies.
• Assists in the coordination of employee testing and training certifications.
• Conducts HR audits in the stores to ensure compliance regarding safety/OSHA issues and to ensure that human resources information (Recognition, Employee of the Month, Contests, Benefits and I-9 Information) is being disseminated to the stores.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Extensive knowledge of retail management recruitment techniques.
• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques in conjunction with the requirements of the Federal Selection Guidelines and The Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Knowledge of current Federal and State Employment Guidelines.
• Ability to work with a high sense of urgency.
• Must possess analytical aptitude.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Solid computer skills in MS Word and Excel.

Education and Experience:

• Experience handling sensitive employee relations activities with consistent and detailed documentation.
• Experience utilizing platform skills to support company educational and development initiatives and compliance.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Any additional training and certification a plus.
• 5-10 years related recruitment and experience.