Employee Relations Partner
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
- Lakewood, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- HR contact for assigned region(s) – Receives and investigates employee concerns /complaints and provides advisement to employee and / or management on required actions
- Reviews and approves pay related changes in the HRIS system
- Partners and advises managers on employee relations topics including performance management, communication, conflict resolution, etc.
- Coaching and educating Crew and managers for success
- Reviews and approves pay related changes in the HRIS system
- Communicates and supports roll out of HR initiatives to regions
- Identifies ADA, Leave and Work Comp needs communicated by Managers and Crew. Partners with the Leaves team to initiate next steps.
- Presents HR related training to new and promoted managers in the organization
- Performs other duties or projects as assigned
- Up to 10% travel required.
- Minimum 3 years Human Resource Generalist or Employee Relations experience with demonstrated skills in managing complex human resources and employee relations issues in a retail, multi-unit environment
- HR Generalist knowledge—broad base of all HR disciplines and application; onboarding to separation
- Working knowledge and experience of HR laws--Federal and State, including FMLA, ADA, WC and general HR governing policies; experience with verbal and written responses to unemployment claims and EEO issues
- Demonstrated effective judgment in managing difficult situations with ability to respond to situations with urgency, in a calm and proactive manner
- Advanced skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding employee information
- Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically or through other means to individuals or groups.
- Must be comfortable hosting and delivering training and presentations to individuals and small groups
- Strong comprehension skills for understanding needs and concerns and developing and applying solutions
- Subject matter expert in Employee Relations is required
- Experienced in the application of negotiation and mediation skills
- Customer service oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms. DayForce experience preferred.
- Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- General business acumen and financial knowledge
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
- Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
- Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
- Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.