Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Human Resources Manager - Distribution Center

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLogan, UT, USA$95k - $125kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.
At least 3 years of HR leadership experience is required; Distribution Center or retail experience is preferred.
Foundational understanding of employment law, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing employment, equal employment opportunity, wage and hour, associate benefits, and leave policies and practices.
Ability to lead and develop a high-functioning team, execute large-scale initiatives, and manage projects.
Bilingual capability is strongly preferred, especially fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Responsibilities

Lead all human resources activities and initiatives within the assigned Distribution Center(s), serving as the primary business partner to Assistant General Managers and Distribution Center Operations Managers and supporting the Vice President and Directors of Distribution.
Drive human resources programs and services, including HR operations, internal staffing and recruitment, succession planning, compensation, benefits, training and development, diversity, total rewards, performance management, associate relations, organizational development, and other company-sponsored programs.
Lead and develop a team of HR Coordinators and an HR Specialist through coaching, engagement, training, development, and support of daily workload, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of questions and concerns.
Work with other HR Managers to promote consistency in processes and communication across Distribution Centers.
Build business-partner relationships with business leaders to understand the business and influence associate strategies.
Walk the floor with business partners to build relationships and maintain visibility with associates.
Provide guidance on HR strategies and programs that support organizational vision, culture, and business needs.
Interview and evaluate internal and external talent for growth and succession planning; partner with the Talent Acquisition team on job postings, hiring events, peak staffing, and interview schedules.
Manage assigned-area duties involving policies and procedures, leadership skills and development, performance management, terminations, and benefits.
Coach business leaders to improve developmental feedback and the performance appraisal experience.
Manage the Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation process for the assigned building, leading reviews and determinations with associates and leadership teams and executing accommodations in partnership with stakeholders.
Coach business leaders in interpreting engagement survey results and developing action plans to improve engagement.
Investigate associate complaints, resolve employee conflicts, and advise management on appropriate actions; partner with the Associate Relations Manager and Director on process, strategy, and communication.
Answer general benefit questions and advise on unemployment and workers' compensation hearings.
Partner with internal or external legal counsel to prepare for or respond to legal actions or complaints filed by outside agencies, and attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed.
Use HR metrics and turnover analysis to identify business issues and develop plans to address and minimize controllable turnover.
Ensure effective onboarding of new associates in partnership with business leaders, including appropriate training and team integration.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a Distribution Center or retail environment.
PHR or SPHR certification.
Bilingual capability, particularly fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager will lead all HR activities and initiatives within the respective Distribution Center(s). This includes acting as the primary business partner to our Assistant General Manager and DC Operations Managers, while also providing support to our VP and Directors of Distribution. You will drive Burlington’s Human Resources programs and services including HR operations, internal staffing and recruitment, succession planning, compensation, benefits, training and development, diversity, total rewards, performance management, associate relations, organizational development and other company sponsored programs.

A Day in the Life

Lead and develop a team of HR Coordinators and a HR Specialist through coaching, engagement, training, developing, and supporting the daily workload, ensuring timely and accurate question/concern resolution.
Create an environment of learning and support, working closely with other HR Managers to drive consistency in processes and communication across Distribution Centers.
Develop a close HR Business Partner working relationship with our respective business leaders (AGMs and OMs) to better understand the business and influence them on all associate strategies.
Regularly walking the floor with the business partners to build relationships and be visible to associates.
Provide guidance and input regarding HR strategies and programs that support the vision, culture and business needs of the organization.
Interview and evaluate internal and external talent for growth and succession planning. Partnering with TA team to drive postings, hiring events, peak staffing, interview schedules, etc.
Manage all duties for the assigned areas including policies and procedures, leadership skills and development, performance management, terminations, and benefits.
Inspire, coach, and influence coaching in the moment culture to effectively improve the quality and frequency of developmental feedback and improve the performance appraisal experience.
Manage the ADA accommodation process for respective building. Takes lead on review and determinations with the associate and leadership teams. Directly responsible for execution and partnership for ADA accommodations.
Administer and provide coaching to business leaders in managing engagement survey results and developing meaningful and effective action plans to improve engagement results.
Handle various employee relations issues, such as investigating associate complaints, resolving employee conflicts, and advising appropriate action to management. Partnering regularly with AR Manager and Director, aligning on process, strategy, and communication.
Serve as a resource to team members for answering general benefit questions and provide advice on unemployment hearings and workers' compensation hearings.
Partner with internal and/or external legal counsel to prepare for and/or respond to any legal action or complaints filed by outside agencies; attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed.
Leverage HR metrics and analysis of turnover to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address and minimize controllable turnover.
Ensure effective onboarding of new associates to include partnership with business leaders to provide effective and appropriate training and team integration.

You'll Come With

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
- PHR/SPHR certification (preferred)
3+ years HR leadership experience, preferably in a Distribution Center or retail environment
Foundational understanding of Employment Law, this includes knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, associate benefits, leave policies and practices)
The ability to lead and develop a high functioning team and effectively execute large-scale initiatives and manage projects.
Bilingual capability STRONGLY PREFERRED ; strong preference for candidates fluent in Spanish or Haitian-Creole.

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

You will enjoy competitive wages, 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

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

About the Company

Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Burlington Stores buys excess inventory from manufacturers and other retailers and resells it in its physical stores and online at discounted prices for brand-name clothing, home decor, and more. Customers access a wide assortment of recognizable brands at reduced prices, with options like gift cards and a loyalty program. It differentiates itself by offering a large off-price selection across categories and a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, diversity, and community initiatives. Its goal is to provide meaningful savings while maintaining quality and value and to grow its reach through both stores and online channels.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1923

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