HR Specialist

Purpose

The HR Specialist provides comprehensive support to day-to-day operations of Human Resources Team. This position provides support for all HR responsibilities, including performance management, succession planning, talent assessment, recruitment, payroll, benefits and employee relations, ensuring smooth HR operations and compliance. The HR Coordinator supports a variety of HR processes consistent with our policies, procedures and guidelines. This position must maintain confidentiality of all HR matters they are involved with.

Responsibilities

• Creates and shares tools and data that support individual, team, and work group performance in alignment with strategic company goals and competency-based talent practices.
• Coordinates the execution of bi-annual performance cycle, training, communications, HCM configuration, issue resolution and questions.
• Maintains the Performance Management module within the HRIS system including creating performance cycles, managing competencies, updating top level corporate goals.
• Manages the survey platform and tools for research purposes and Team Member experience surveys including new hire experience, first 30, 60, 90-day, and exit surveys.
• Develops reporting dashboards for “Team Member Lifecycle” from survey data to identify trends, provide recommendations to leadership and create follow-up actions to create positive culture change and impact.
• Leads efforts and execution around the design and delivery of company-wide climate survey.
• Leads and maintains reporting and dashboards of climate survey data to identify trends, provide recommendations to leadership and create follow up actions to establish a positive culture change and impact.
• Leads monthly HR Town Halls.
• Responsible for Form I‑9 and E‑Verify compliance, including new hire completion, reverification requirements, and ongoing monitoring; maintain accurate records in accordance with DHS regulations and company policy. Delegate follow‑up actions and issue resolutions to store and distribution center leaders, providing guidance and oversight to ensure timely and compliant completion
• Conduct and support DHS‑compliant I‑9 self‑audits for high‑volume hiring operations, ensuring accuracy of records and appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinates and delegates audit follow‑up and remediation activities to store and DC teams, monitor progress, and ensure issues are resolved to mitigate compliance risk.
• Maintains accurate and confidential team member records in HRIS systems and physical files.
• Assists with updating Human Resource documents on Save A Lot’s internal file repository.
• Assists with employee engagement and recognition initiatives aligned with organizational values.
• Processes and codes People Operations invoices in a timely fashion.
• Manages the monthly employee referral bonus process, including tracking eligibility, validating payouts, coordinating approvals, and submitting payments to payroll within required timelines; ensure accuracy, documentation, and compliance with payroll and HR policies.
• Performs other HR related duties and support HR projects assigned to support internal business needs.
• Acts as a backup to the HR Coordinator – Benefits & HRIS to sort the Human Resources department mail. This includes the scanning of documents for delivery as needed.
• Acts as a backup to the HR Coordinator – Benefits & HRIS to backup the Support Center Receptionist.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity to all HR related matters and information
  
  
  

About You

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a corporate Human Resources or similar environment required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
• Experience navigating and operating in Dayforce and Oracle systems a plus
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality with sensitive topics and information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish business relationships with all levels of the organization
• Proficient with the Microsoft Offices suite of applications
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with private and crucial information.
• Must manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Must have the ability to manage several assignments and tasks concurrently
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
  
  
  

Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Benefits

• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities
  
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.