HR Specialist

Company Overview:

Party City Holdings, Inc. is the largest party goods supplier and party retail chain in the world. We are also the country's premier retailer of Halloween costumes, accessories, and decorations. Party City Holdings is made up of two divisions, Party City Retail Group (PCRG) and AMSCAN Wholesale. At Party City Holdings, we like to have fun! We are helpful, passionate, and creative. We inspire our customers with exciting concepts, themes and ideas and provide everything they need to bring them to life. We make it easy to create unforgettable moments.

The PCHI Human Resources team is focused on delivering people solutions that enable the business while aligning with PCHI’s purpose and promise to make Joy easy. Our HR Service Delivery model is organized around three groups: HR Business Partners, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Shared People Practices. This is a collaborative, highly strategic environment that is results-driven, agile and customer-focused.

Job Overview:

The HR Specialist position is responsible for aligning business objectives with associates and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HR Specialist maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, and its culture

Core Accountabilities:

• Act as first point of contact for day to day HR inquiries; consult with HRBP’s as needed to solve
• Implement HR, talent, and high performance culture strategy and plans in partnership with HRBPs.
• Provide day to day advice to leaders and employees on routine HR policy, program, processes legislation, and employee relations matters.
• Investigate and document employee relations issues and partnering with leadership team.
• Responsible for overseeing talent acquisition for the building.
• Manage onboarding and termination issues, including new hire orientations, employee termination paperwork, and exit interviews.
• Provide support to team members and leadership on HR-related topics, such as leaves of absences and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Promote PCHI programs to create an engaging work environment.
• Maintain employee files and records.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

Competencies Required:

• Strategic positioner
• Credible activist
• Business acumen

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Expertise in HR practices, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge of hiring processes
• Employee Relations experience required
• Experience handling investigations and employee relations concerns
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent