District HR Generalist In-Home (Citrus Heights, CA) Job Listing at Sears Logistics Services, Inc. in Citrus Heights, California (Job ID 123726BR)

Retail

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,700 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes over 890 full-line and more than 1,350 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually.

Job Summary: The District Human Resource Specialist is responsible for supporting HR workforce strategies at the local level including providing local support for internal and external recruiting activities. This position is also responsible for being the initial point of contact to district associates to appropriate human resources practices and policies by functioning as the liaison between the Area HR Manager (AHRM) and the Business District Management team. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • The District HR Specialist serves as the initial point of contact for the District in pointing associates to and providing assistance with HR systems, tools, and processes designed for performance management, engagement, staffing and onboarding systems, compliance, and other HR-related initiatives or processes. Populates reports and coordinates follow-up communications, when appropriate to support the AHRM in driving to execution. (25%) • The District HR Specialist also participates in activities that support the District's staffing plan by acting as the liaison between the Staffing Manager and Area HR Manager (AHRM) to provide local support for District, including using advertising templates to place local ads, following a checklist of activities such as local outreach, posting flyers at local parts houses, making logistical arrangements for job fairs and open houses, pulling together appropriate materials and schedules to support job fairs, and other activities in support of recruitment efforts (25%) • The District HR Specialist may be asked to cascade communications, send out letters and materials, and support HR activities and initiatives at the district level in regard to company benefit programs, policies, compliance, safety and wellness, business initiatives, etc. (10%) • The District HR Specialist will observe and report to the AHRM, as well as provide an initial point of contact to both managers and associates as appropriate with regard to questions or concerns about fair treatment, compliance with all Sears’ policies and applicable laws, as well as consistent and appropriate compliance with In-Home HR, Labor, and Business employee relations strategies that encourage a union-free work environment (10%) • The District HR Specialist assists the District management team on people related issues, especially dealing with performance management (PPI), working with Associate Services Organization (ASO)/Associate Service Center (ASC) regarding associate relations investigations, and staffing (15%) • The District HR Specialist, under the guidance of the Area HR Manager and following company guidelines and processes, supports district compliance with regard to compensation practices (5%) • The District HR Specialist works closely with the AHRM to refer managers and associates to company policies and to ensure that district follows company policy and applicable law with regard to employee investigations. This position provides local support to Associate Services Organization (ASO) or the Area HR Manager for investigations. The position ensures all compliance-related reporting and administrative responsibilities are met (5%) • Performs other duties as assigned (5%) • May require limited travel within district to support recruitment activities as necessary

Education Requirements: HS Graduate or Equivalent Years of Related Experience: 1-2 Years Travel Requirements: 25% Required Skills: • Employee relations, staffing, and performance management experience and knowledge • Basic project management skills in order to coordinate multiple events and activities • Exercises limited judgment and/or discretion in providing initial, local HR support for the district • Ability to manage shifting priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Administer a high volume of data with strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently to ensure prompt data input within the established timelines • Experience and background working in large, sophisticated, progressive HR organizations/companies Preferred Skills: • HR Certification and/or AA/BA/BS • HRIS experience and knowledge

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 and Affirmative Action Employer.