Job: Human Resources Lead (Annandale, VA #4483)

Location: Annandale, VA 22003 

Job Description General Summary: This highly motivated individual will both implement and coordinate human resources functions within Kmart stores. He/she will have responsibility for store HR administration, associate screening, onboarding, and training, as well as employee engagement. This position reports to the Store Manager. Non Negotiable(s)/Critical Success Factors: • Collaborates with and supports store management to strategically build and foster a fun, team environment for store associates that reflects the mission and values of Kmart. • Coordinates hiring process in collaboration with the store manager and assistant store manager(s) to ensure store has qualified candidates to fill openings. • Maintains associate documents and files in compliance with company policy. • Actively communicates and builds relationships with store associates to drive associate engagement. • Ensures all associates receive appropriate orientation and training in accordance with specific job needs as well as company policies. • Maintains working knowledge of Kmart’s employment policies and practices and ensures awareness and compliance throughout store. • Escalates issues of importance to store management and district, regional and corporate partners if necessary. Leadership Behaviors: Customer Focused - • Coordinates associate recognition programs including birthday and anniversary recognition. • Regularly updates associate communication bulletin board. • Maintains an “open-door” policy to effectively address associate needs. Leadership/People Oriented: • Leads by example by exhibiting a positive attitude and a sense of collaboration. • Responsible for coordinating and facilitating associate orientation. • Initiates annual hourly employment review process by providing managers with necessary tools. Holds managers accountable to deadlines to ensure evaluations are completed within the appropriate timeframe. • Adheres to privacy requirements and maintains confidentiality of associate information. Process Thinking - • Ensures all necessary new associate paperwork is submitted in accordance company guidelines. • Maintains compliance with regard to associate drug testing and background check policies. • Ensures store compliance for monthly HR Review process. • Responds to associate inquiries on policy, benefits, and compensation; understands proper methods and resources available to obtain information or direct associates and/or managers regarding non-routine inquiries. • Responsible for maintenance of online application system. Effectiveness/ Attains Results - • Understands HR Scorecard and assists management in holding associates accountable to meet defined goals. • Proactively monitors ongoing associate training completion to meet 90% minimum monthly requirement. • Processes and reconciles weekly time sheets; follows up with employees to ensure accuracy. • Ensures that HR administration is completed in accordance with company guidelines. • Maintains the online application system to ensure adequate candidate flow for hourly store openings. • Maintains associate information in labor and scheduling tool to aide in optimal staffing with in store and compliance with federal, state and local labor laws. Effective Decision Making - • Assists in resolving associate issues; escalates issues to store manager or appropriate management as necessary. • Conducts candidate pre-screen interviews to provide store with a qualified candidate pool to fill open positions. • Maintains working knowledge Kmart’s employment policies and practices and ensures awareness and compliance throughout store. Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education/Training • High School Diploma required. Experience • 3-5 years experience in a retail environment preferred. • Some human resources experience preferred, but not required. Skills/Abilities • Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing environment. • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. • Ability to set priorities and effectively manage time. • Proven ability to build teams and encourage/model collaboration. • Prior experience and high comfort level with computer programs and systems. • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently. • Strong decision making skills. • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build a high level of trust. • Ability to effectively communicate with both management and associates. • Effective oral and written communication skills. The duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of roles or responsibilities. Benefits A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include: Medical and Dental Plans  Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts  Short and Long-Term Disability  Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance  Business Travel Insurance  Merchandise Discount  Adoption Assistance  Kmart Advantage Rx  ConSern Loans for Education  Worklife Solutions  Voluntary Benefits  Commuter Benefits  Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan  401(k) Savings Plan  Vacation Time with Personal Days  National Holidays An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. About Kmart Corporation Kmart, a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a mass merchandising retailer that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands and labels such as Craftsman, Kenmore, DieHard, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Country Living. We operate over 1,300 Kmart stores with over 1,000 in-store pharmacies across 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes discount stores, averaging 92,000 square feet, and Super Centers, averaging 165,000 square feet. We also offer a wide selection of merchandise through kmart.com. About Sears Holdings Corporation Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website atwww.searsholdings.com.

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