Oriental Trading Company
HR Generalist
Oriental Trading Company, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
Overview:
As our
HR Generalist , you will be responsible for coordinating and administering activities in the employee relations function, specifically as it relates to policy administration/interpretation, performance management and corrective action, legal compliance within the employee/employer relationship, workplace investigations, leadership development and separation from employment processes. You will also be responsible for coordinating employee recognition events and activities.Detailed Description:Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsMaintains and abides by existing processes for coaching, advising and counseling various levels of management regarding Employee Relations issues, including performance management/corrective action, policy interpretation and legal complianceFacilitates training to employees and leadership as applicableSupports management staff with investigations, employee counselings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminationsCoordinates various recognition programs and employee eventsSupports organizational development initiatives and/or trainingPrepares, enters, updates, and distributes information and documentation relating to disciplinary action, unemployment, attendance, evaluations, new hire information, termination, employment processes and leave of absenceParticipates in the creation of policies and procedures to accomplish department and company goals and initiatives while minimizing legal riskCreates and facilitates training on Employee Relations topicsAssists with other HR projects as assignedMay perform any of the above functions at any of the company locationsRegular and predictable attendance is requiredAbides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading CompanyWork in the Human Resources Department office environment requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractorsMarginal FunctionsOther related duties and projects as assignedHeres what you need to join the fun:Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust have knowledge in all facets of Human ResourcesAdvanced understanding of employment and HR related laws, regulations and policies to include Title VII, ADA, ADAA, and FMLAMust have strong analytical skillsProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to objectively evaluate issues presentedMust demonstrate effective negotiation and persuasion skills with all levels of the organizationMust be able to work independently, with a high degree of professionalismMust be detailed oriented and possess the ability to work successfully in a team environmentRequires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptionsAbility to work with and safeguard confidential information on a daily basisEducationBachelors degree in Human Resource Management, related field or equivalent combination of education and experiencePHR OR SHRM-CP certification preferredExperienceMinimum of three years HR experience requiredPrevious experience in related industry preferredOther QualificationsAbility to perform the functions of the job in a safe mannerGenerally works in busy office working conditions with frequent interruptions and deadlinesAlthough position is primarily sedentary, frequent movement is requiredPosition requires individual to be able to sit, stand and/or walk for the duration of the shiftAlso must be able to climb stairsJoin us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!Oriental Trading Company
(www.orientaltrading.com),is the nations largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home dcor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and?nonprofits. With a corporate vision to Make Life More Fun, Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.EOE
As our
HR Generalist , you will be responsible for coordinating and administering activities in the employee relations function, specifically as it relates to policy administration/interpretation, performance management and corrective action, legal compliance within the employee/employer relationship, workplace investigations, leadership development and separation from employment processes. You will also be responsible for coordinating employee recognition events and activities.Detailed Description:Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsMaintains and abides by existing processes for coaching, advising and counseling various levels of management regarding Employee Relations issues, including performance management/corrective action, policy interpretation and legal complianceFacilitates training to employees and leadership as applicableSupports management staff with investigations, employee counselings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminationsCoordinates various recognition programs and employee eventsSupports organizational development initiatives and/or trainingPrepares, enters, updates, and distributes information and documentation relating to disciplinary action, unemployment, attendance, evaluations, new hire information, termination, employment processes and leave of absenceParticipates in the creation of policies and procedures to accomplish department and company goals and initiatives while minimizing legal riskCreates and facilitates training on Employee Relations topicsAssists with other HR projects as assignedMay perform any of the above functions at any of the company locationsRegular and predictable attendance is requiredAbides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading CompanyWork in the Human Resources Department office environment requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractorsMarginal FunctionsOther related duties and projects as assignedHeres what you need to join the fun:Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust have knowledge in all facets of Human ResourcesAdvanced understanding of employment and HR related laws, regulations and policies to include Title VII, ADA, ADAA, and FMLAMust have strong analytical skillsProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to objectively evaluate issues presentedMust demonstrate effective negotiation and persuasion skills with all levels of the organizationMust be able to work independently, with a high degree of professionalismMust be detailed oriented and possess the ability to work successfully in a team environmentRequires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptionsAbility to work with and safeguard confidential information on a daily basisEducationBachelors degree in Human Resource Management, related field or equivalent combination of education and experiencePHR OR SHRM-CP certification preferredExperienceMinimum of three years HR experience requiredPrevious experience in related industry preferredOther QualificationsAbility to perform the functions of the job in a safe mannerGenerally works in busy office working conditions with frequent interruptions and deadlinesAlthough position is primarily sedentary, frequent movement is requiredPosition requires individual to be able to sit, stand and/or walk for the duration of the shiftAlso must be able to climb stairsJoin us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!Oriental Trading Company
(www.orientaltrading.com),is the nations largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home dcor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and?nonprofits. With a corporate vision to Make Life More Fun, Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.EOE