HR Business Advisor

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Job Description:

The Human Resources ("HR") Business Advisor role at OSJL is responsible for collaborating closely with the Regional HR Business Partners ("HRBPs"), HR leadership, HR teams, including, but not limited to, Shared Services, and Store Operations teams in a fast-paced environment to coordinate and execute HR programs and procedures around associate relations, legal compliance, learning and wellbeing, benefits and compensation, organizational development, change management, performance management, the Human Capital Management system ("HCM"), and other special projects as directed. This role exercises independent judgment and initiative while working as a member of the HR team to consult with associates and leaders throughout the associate lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact as well as triage incoming inquiries from retail store leaders and store associates. Advise as well as solve problems.

• Provide guidance on policy as well as compliance initiatives to store leaders and associates.

• Provide strategic insight as well as participate in developing, coordinating, testing and implementing changes as well as improvements to HR policies and procedures.

• Train new HR and Operations team members to correctly and efficiently perform routine HR duties (e.g., investigating state laws, processing HR paperwork, and using HR systems).

• Communicate and execute OSJL health protocol. Maintain HIPAA compliance.

• Lead the facilitation as well as follow up from listening sessions and exit interviews to support OSJL engagement initiatives for store leaders and associates.

• Develop and provide subject matter expertise for the HCM applications.

• Supports digital processes and data entry within the HCM application.

• Partner closely with HRBP to conduct as well as document associate relations investigations.

• Interview all related parties to an investigation, gather evidence, and analyze facts to determine the credibility of allegations and potential violations.

• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations for resolutions, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal regulations.

• Partner with leaders and executives from store operations and asset protection to implement appropriate disciplinary actions or corrective measures based on investigation findings.

• Provide confidential and supportive guidance to both the complainant and respondent throughout the investigation process.

• Proactively identify and address potential compliance risks through data analysis, and collaborative communication with store teams.

• Effectively utilize virtual means to communicate efficiently and work independently under remote conditions as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.

• 2 or more years of experience as a Human Resources professional is required. Prior experience working in HR functions of talent acquisition or compensation management is preferred.

• Ability to prepare detailed reports as well as routine correspondence is required.

• Experience in coaching to improve performance is required.

• Progressive training or education in the areas of employment law and conflict resolution is preferred. HR certification is preferred.

• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard

potential.

• Works in an office environment sitting at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks.

• Weekly travel and some evening and/or weekend work is required during seasonal times depending on the needs of the business.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions.

• Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in-office): Work may be completed outside of the company locations. The role is responsible for setting up a professional and ergonomically safe work environment and to be available during working hours. The role may also bring their own device(s) to complete all work (e.g., all computer hardware and software, including audio and video capabilities for virtual meetings; and reliable Internet connection with ability to access the Google platform for virtual meetings and applications used for work).

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

The annual salary range for this position is between $65,000 - $75,000. Salary commensurates with years of experience.