The Human Resources Specialist provides on-site support for the DC HR team supporting our Distribution Centers. In this role, you will be an integral part in streamlining and driving improvements to our critical initiatives –performance management, hiring, onboarding, compliance, and the overall associate experience. The HR Specialist will partner with the DC management teams to respond to Associate Relations issues, drive Performance Management and initiate HR support services (i.e. improve engagement levels, coach leaders, etc.). Additionally, you will also provide administrative support to the team as needed.

A Day in the Life:

Associate Relations & Compliance

• Address associate relations issue including mediating disputes, investigation of complaints, and support a positive work environment, modeling the company’s core values.  
• Drive HR compliance and administrative expertise for the DC HR team.
• Serve as local subject matter expert for LOA, workplace accommodations and the attendance program. 

Training, Systems and Program Support

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HR DC users on all HR systems and provide training to HR DC team.  
• Manage and coordinate the onboarding/orientation program. 
• Support recognition & engagement programs and drive a positive work environment.
• Support cyclical HR processes including performance appraisal processes, engagement survey, talent calibration, peak staffing initiative and incentive programs, etc.
• Support HR DC training manager to coordinate delivery of training and associate information.
• Regularly represent Burlington at unemployment hearings related to time and attendance and others when necessary.

Reporting, Analysis, and Administration

• Manage the creation and delivery of reports for management to ensure the goals of the team and organization are met.
• Manage termination administration; this includes the process of termination, final pay requests, PTO research, etc.
• Support the HR Coordinator in all aspects of the day-to-day associate needs.

You’ll Come With:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years Human Resources generalist or specialist experience, preferably in a Distribution Center environment.
• Ability to work in warehouse/distribution center environment, which may include standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time, along with occasional travel to other facilities.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed including occasional evenings or weekends during peak seasons.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, associate benefits, leave policies and practices)
• Proficient in HRIS & Microsoft Office Suite- particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to provide sound recommendations on associate relations matters.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple overlapping projects in a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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