Specialist - Human Resources (Employee Relations)
Bealls, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34205
Job DescriptionSpecialist - Human Resources (Employee Relations)(# Job Number: 2600000W)If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.·
We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.·
Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency.·
**Location**: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department.
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**Benefits:**We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.·
**Connection:** Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.**Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:*** Manage ADA and ability-to-perform requests, including the interactive process and required documentation.* Manage non-FMLA medical leaves in accordance with company policy, ensuring accurate tracking, communication, and timely follow-up.* Partner with leaders, Benefits, and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation or medical leave matters.* Partner with leaders, Benefits, and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation matters.* Partner with Training & Development to help create and deliver practical workplace relations and performance management training.* Facilitate or co-facilitate live or virtual training sessions for field leaders as assigned.* Support additional HR-related duties and projects as assigned, consistent with the scope of the role.* Participating in a morning Workplace Relations team meeting to review active cases, align on approach, and ensure consistency across the business.* Connecting with store, field, or operational leaders to discuss ongoing workplace concerns or upcoming associate conversations.* Conducting or preparing for structured interviews related to workplace matters.* Coaching leaders through documentation, performance conversations, or next steps.* Partnering with Benefits or senior HR on medical leaves, accommodations, or escalated situations.* Documenting case activity and identifying themes or learning opportunities to share with the team.**Qualifications and Attributes:*** At least one year of hands-on workplace relations, employee relations, or people-issue resolution experience, which may come from HR, field leadership, operations, or loss prevention roles.* Experience in a people-intensive, front-line environment such as retail leadership, field operations, loss prevention, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare operations, or similar roles.* Strong comfort level engaging in frequent, live conversations with leaders and associates.* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, confidence, and discretion.* Strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills.* 4-year degree preferred.* HR, workplace relations, employee relations, or investigative experience.* Exposure to structured interview methodologies (Wicklander-Zulawski or similar).* HR certification (SHRM, HRCI) or willingness to pursue.* Experience supporting multi-location or field-based operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.·
Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency.·
**Location**: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department.
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**Benefits:**We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.·
**Connection:** Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.**Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:*** Manage ADA and ability-to-perform requests, including the interactive process and required documentation.* Manage non-FMLA medical leaves in accordance with company policy, ensuring accurate tracking, communication, and timely follow-up.* Partner with leaders, Benefits, and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation or medical leave matters.* Partner with leaders, Benefits, and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation matters.* Partner with Training & Development to help create and deliver practical workplace relations and performance management training.* Facilitate or co-facilitate live or virtual training sessions for field leaders as assigned.* Support additional HR-related duties and projects as assigned, consistent with the scope of the role.* Participating in a morning Workplace Relations team meeting to review active cases, align on approach, and ensure consistency across the business.* Connecting with store, field, or operational leaders to discuss ongoing workplace concerns or upcoming associate conversations.* Conducting or preparing for structured interviews related to workplace matters.* Coaching leaders through documentation, performance conversations, or next steps.* Partnering with Benefits or senior HR on medical leaves, accommodations, or escalated situations.* Documenting case activity and identifying themes or learning opportunities to share with the team.**Qualifications and Attributes:*** At least one year of hands-on workplace relations, employee relations, or people-issue resolution experience, which may come from HR, field leadership, operations, or loss prevention roles.* Experience in a people-intensive, front-line environment such as retail leadership, field operations, loss prevention, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare operations, or similar roles.* Strong comfort level engaging in frequent, live conversations with leaders and associates.* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, confidence, and discretion.* Strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills.* 4-year degree preferred.* HR, workplace relations, employee relations, or investigative experience.* Exposure to structured interview methodologies (Wicklander-Zulawski or similar).* HR certification (SHRM, HRCI) or willingness to pursue.* Experience supporting multi-location or field-based operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr