Overview

Come work with us at Spencer's & Spirit Halloween, where you'll be working with the best and brightest colleagues as you help us deliver the most fun experience and product possible to our guests. We're fast-paced and take our work seriously, but we always have a good laugh at the end of the day. Walk through our stores or the halls of our corporate office and you'll see firsthand that we're laidback and irreverent. We're firm believers in being true to YOU, so tattoos and piercings are as common as watercooler convos. Whether it's critiquing our new exclusive costumes or quality testing newly implemented software technology, our teams understand the importance of working collaboratively to challenge status quo and achieve our goals. We keep pushing ourselves to go above and beyond and are looking for top talent to become a part of our team!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• EAP Assistance Services
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

Summary: This position is responsible for the proper handling of all HR field issues for all LOBs while working in collaborative efforts with Loss Prevention & Operations. Work in a collaborative effort with the Regional Sales Directors, District Sales Managers, Operations Department and Asset Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for supporting Field Operations management in interviewing and assessment of Seasonal DSM’s/Zone Managers/DSM’s and store management candidates. Work with DSM/RSD to understand the required skills for each opening.
• Assess developmental needs and identify training opportunities as well as facilitate company training programs for skill enhancement in order to ensure that training and development programs are delivered consistently.
• Develop recruiting strategies and staffing plans for store management positions within the region/zone. Focus on training others in recruitment skills and assist with hands-on recruitment as needed within the region/zone. Assist with hands on recruitment as needed within the region/zone especially with Store Manager openings.
• Partner with RSD and DSM on other HR issues as needed with direction from DVP of Field Human Resources.
• Ensure consistency of corporate culture and store standards within the region/zone.
• Ensure the strict adherence to employment law/equal opportunity guidelines and regulations, local as well as federal guidelines within the region/zone.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to Home Office as well as field and store personnel on issues such as staffing and recruitment, employment law, salary administration and current company policy, LOA, Worker Compensation and Safety.
• Manage Human Resources processes that support the overall business objectives.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a satellite work location with minimal direct supervision.
• At least three years of Human Resources experience as a generalist or specialty in recruitment, training and development in a multi-unit retail environment.
• Strong understanding of management practices and retail industry.
• Knowledge of associate relations policies, procedures and employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel extensively. Must be able to obtain a valid Drivers’ license and Passport and travel by air.
• Ability to be a team member in a regional setting and have strong leadership ability.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.