Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement. 

The Bernard Group is looking for enthusiastic and customer-driven Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers. In this role, you will support the Human Resources department administratively while managing the front desk operations of The Bernard Group headquarters. You will be the first impression and point of contact for employees and visitors to the facility and will provide knowledgeable and administrative assistance to each HR function (Operations, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition) through various tasks and project assistance.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

• a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or other related field or equivalent work experience (required)
• more than two years of experience as an HR Coordinator or HR Administrator. Experience with leave of absence administration is required
• familiarity to Google docs and Microsoft Office systems: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, in addition to HRIS systems (preferably ADP Workforce Now and Laserfiche). Mac proficiency a plus

On top of that you must:

• possess a thorough and organized approach to your work
• pay close attention to details on every task
• be self-motivated, a fast learner and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• plan, prioritize, coordinate and manage your work
• complete tasks accurately within deadlines, while meeting Company quality standards
• have the ability to sit for long periods in front of a computer throughout the workday
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information
• be flexible to change

In this position you will:

• act as the first contact for visitors and employees that visit the building and creates a friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming atmosphere.
• be responsible for managing incoming calls, deliveries to the front desk and walk-up traffic in a professional manner.
• update employee data in a HRIS system, including new hire onboarding paperwork, termination details and employee status changes.
• assist with onboarding newly hired employees on a weekly basis, such as badge creation, HRIS entry, packet creation, room setup for orientation, etc.
• complete employment I-9 verifications by reviewing documentation, submitting, and maintaining files.
• manage the HR email inbox by responding to general questions in a timely manner and routing further questions to the appropriate HR team member for follow-up.
• create leave administration paperwork related to federal, state and company leave policies and will follow up with employees on the status of their leave of absence, short-term disability and PTO usage.
• communicate benefit premium information to employees on leave of absence and ensures benefits are paid on a timely basis (as needed).
• assist with tracking worker’s compensation injuries by filing the first report of injury and following up with employees and managers as needed.
• support annual benefit open enrollment and other wellness events by updating employee communications, Benefits Google site and event coordination for the organization.
• support ESOP annual events by compiling reports, conducting necessary audits as needed and sending communication.
• assist with the creation of reports in order to support the business, and for audit and compliance purposes.
• maintain and help develop accurate job descriptions for roles in the organization.
• schedule interviews and manage applicants as needed. 
• ensure accurate distribution of mail to departments and assists with bi-weekly live paycheck distribution.
• coordinate the scheduling, preparation for and completion tracking of training classes. 
• participate in research and development for learning and development curriculum.
• participate in HR team meetings and contribute to the value of the department by assisting each function as needed.
• prepare for customer visits and meetings by setting up conference rooms with required materials.
• plan and coordinate employee events, in partnership with members of the Human Resources team.
• act as a resource for employee questions related to employment, policies, etc.
• execute other meaningful projects and support related to people, operations or other areas as requested.
• perform other duties as assigned by management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 750-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider. 

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.

The Bernard Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and who remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.