HR Generalist

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervises: None

Date Created: June 2026

Homemakers Aim

To be Iowa’s preferred furniture store by providing exceptional experiences for our customers and employees.

Job Description:

The HR Generalist supports the full range of human resources functions at Homemakers Furniture’s Tiffin location, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and policy implementation. This position serves as the primary on-site HR presence for the Tiffin location and works in close partnership with store leadership and the Homemakers HR team in Urbandale.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage full-cycle recruitment for Tiffin location roles from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding; collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Community Engagement to support local hiring events and community partnerships in the Tiffin and greater Iowa City area.

· Lead new hire orientation and onboarding processes to integrate employees into Homemakers’ culture, values, and store-specific procedures.

· Serve as the primary on-site HR contact for Tiffin employees and managers — providing guidance on policies, benefits, and employee relations matters, and partnering with store leadership on employee concerns and resolutions.

· Administer benefits, leave management (FMLA, ADA accommodations), workers’ compensation, and employee documentation.

· Support compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws including EEOC, OSHA, wage and hour regulations, and employment eligibility requirements.

· Maintain and apply HR policies and the employee handbook; escalate policy updates or exceptions to the broader HR team as appropriate.

· Assist with performance management processes, coaching documentation, disciplinary actions, and employee development initiatives.

· Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and compliance documentation; support payroll coordination and employee data accuracy in partnership with payroll providers; provide reporting to store and HR leadership as requested.

· Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention strategies suited to a retail environment with varied schedules and shift structures.

· Other HR-related duties as assigned, including special projects, compliance audits, and operational support.

Education/Work Experience:

· Two (2) or more years of experience in a human resources role including recruiting, employee relations, HR administration, or compliance.

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.

Qualifications:

· Experience in retail, home furnishings, or consumer-facing HR environments preferred; familiarity with hourly workforce dynamics, high-volume seasonal hiring, and non-commission sales team structures is a plus.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills; comfortable engaging with employees at all levels and committed to a people-first culture.

· Ability to operate with a high degree of independence as the primary on-site HR presence while remaining closely aligned with the Urbandale HR team and company-wide policies.

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

· Proficiency in HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Strong aptitude for translating employee and compliance data into actionable solutions for store leadership.

· Willingness to occasionally travel to the Urbandale headquarters or other locations for HR team collaboration, training, or projects.

· Passion for people, perseverance, and a genuine drive to build a great place to work.

· Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in all employee interactions.

Behavioral Expectations

· Respect - Follows Homemakers Core Values of honesty and integrity, customer loyalty, quality products and services, teamwork and cost effectiveness.

· Motivation - Commitment to the assigned task. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. A self-starter.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Utilizes feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Willing to work with a sense of urgency. Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

· Teamwork - Demonstrates a willingness to work with a team.

· Adaptability - Demonstrates a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and workflow.

· Attendance - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Physical Expectations

· Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout an office environment for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

· Professional office environment at the Tiffin store location. Occasional travel to Urbandale headquarters.

· Warehouse conditions may include hot/cold temperatures, dusty surroundings and noisy work environment

Please apply at the link below. Applications that do not apply here will not be considered.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4292044