HR Generalist - (US-MI-Ann Arbor - 48113)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Jobcode: 28635006_277191028
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• Consistently execute company and/or departmental initiatives to drive business and make Borders a headquarters for knowledge and entertainment
• Execute HR strategic goals and department direction
• Support client groups so we are enabling our business to hit profitable top-line growth
• Provide HR expertise to support strategic business transformation
  Service client groups’ business needs, anticipate HR challenges and work with management to proactively determine solutions
• Ensure clear performance expectations and accountability within client groups
  Support strategic organizational initiatives and the associated changes
• Ensure execution and follow-up of succession plans and diversity plans for Manager bench strength
• Guide and support the development and coaching of high potential individual contributors within client groups
• Ensure that Managers are knowledgeable in employee relations, employee development, legal issues and other talent management issues through support of training programs and coaching sessions to improve employee life cycle
• Educate and consult with clients on compensation practices including salary ranges, performance review processes, performance rating process and promotions
• Support and maintain company business standards and compliance of company policy
• Maintain confidential business and employee information
  Ensures legal compliance and consistency regarding HR issues within client groups
• Executes quality results for HR projects as assigned

• 3-5 years of applicable HR experience and/or management experience in a retail environment
• Proven ability to enable business to drive results through top HR practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships, managing conflict and leading others through organizational transformation
• A proactive approach to finding, selecting and retaining top talent
• Ability to create and nurture an environment where communication flows upward and downward appropriately. Experience successfully communicating verbal and written messages
• Demonstrated change and learning agility
• Ability to coach and develop employees to set clear expectations and drive accountability to achieve goals
• Solid planning, decisionmaking and analytical skills as well as the ability to take a proactive approach to problem solving
• An appreciation and respect for the diversity of all individuals in the workplace
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field or equivalent experience