POSITION SUMMARY

Provides sound HR advice and support to managers and associates and serves as business partner for recruitment and staffing, associate relations, workforce analysis/planning, change management and strategy development by performing the following functions:

Essential job duties include the following

• Consistently and genuinely demonstrate the STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation and Success in all activities and interactions.
• Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and required skills.
• Personally conducts or supports hiring managers in the execution of candidate searches and timely hiring of quality candidates. 
• Evaluates candidates and provides selection insight/direction to hiring managers for consideration; approves hires where background investigations or other special circumstances warrant escalated review.
• Provides associate relations support to managers and front line staff; conducts investigations and makes recommendations for disciplinary or other action as appropriate; approves disciplinary action recommended by managers. 
• Works one-on-one with associates and facilitates interactions with associates and managers to address concerns and/or performance issues.
• Participates in or leads workforce analysis to ensure proper staffing, talent management, and maximized efficiency.
• Works closely with division leadership and field managers to develop and manage succession plans and career development strategies.
• Serves as change agent to promote new initiatives and other changes that will impact associates; consults with managers to develop communication strategies and participates in or leads the change process.
• Evaluates Human Resources activities and their impact on the organization; makes recommendations to management as appropriate; may research alternatives, present proposals and manage approved projects.
• Develops and maintains network of external resources such as schools, alumni groups, Internet sites, government agencies and other public organizations to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Identifies opportunities for effective and cost efficient external promotion and outreach such as job fairs and trade shows; coordinates and oversees events.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TALENTS

• Bachelor degree from a four-year college or university and three – five years recruiting and employee relations experience, preferably in a multi-site environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of human resources laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet based applications. 
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with individuals with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skill levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to be on-site at communities, including some out of state travel, up to 10% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the associate is often required to read, write, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, reach with hands, and arms, talk, and/or hear. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level is typically moderate.

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