Human Resources Jobs at Dollar General with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Human resources representative position responsible for full service human resources management for both hourly and salaried employees, under the oversight of the Sr. Human Resources Manager for the facility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Relations:

- Coordinates and conducts orientation and onboarding program for new hires.
- Promotes open door policy and an environment free of organized labor through effective positive employee relations.
- Plans, manages, and tracks employee recognition and incentive programs.
- Coordinates and leads employee engagement champions to deliver quality and meaningful activities for employees and the community.
- Plans, prepares and maintains employee communication centers utilizing various media such as newsletter, posters, and memorandums.
- Conducts investigations, prepares investigative reports and makes recommendations to resolve employee issues based on policy, past practice and legal justifications.
- Assists supervisors to formulate disciplinary actions.
- Conducts exit interviews and makes recommendations based on trends or notable comments for advising management for improvement.

Staffing:

- Plans and coordinates recruitment of non-exempt applicants, develops and recommends recruiting strategies.
- Selects applicants for interviews and provides support for management performing the steps of the interviewing and job offer processes as well as the automated onboarding process.
- Manages internal job posting process and documentation.
- Partners with contracted agencies to align temporary staffing to meet business needs.

Process Management:

- Maintains automated and manual human resources records and leads clerical staff in records management.
- Prepares various reports from databases and in spreadsheets for the reporting of staff management and analysis and budget management.
- Monitors supervisor compliance to record management requirements.
- Audits human resources records to ensure data integrity.
- Maintains leaves of absences at the local level in partnership with third party and Store Support Center (SSC) staff.
- Prepares witness documentation and testifies at unemployment hearings.
- Advises management on legal/policy compliance.
- Maintains non-exempt HR staff time and attendance records.
- Leads non-exempt HR staff in job duties and projects.
- Recommends and coordinates employee recognition programs and celebrations.
- Assists HR Manager in preparing annual budget and monthly expenditures reports.
- Works days, shifts and hours necessary to accomplish objectives.

Training:

- Prepares and facilitates HR leadership training for interviewing, equal employment opportunity, diversity, fair labor standards and internal policies.
- Manages facility certification programs for hourly and salaried employees, to include Performance Management, learning plans and Biz Library participation.
- Takes lead in preparing and training staff on special projects and pilot programs.

Compliance:

- Monitors and recommends actions to comply with state and Federal employment law and Company policy.
- Provides orientation to new employees regarding required compliance.
- Maintains employment posters in compliance.

Safety:

- Active on safety team and participates in accident reviews.
- Monitors compliance of reporting requirements and makes recommendations for corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of human resource principles and practices including positive employee relations, hiring, training, performance management, and employment law.
- Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Skills in researching for legal compliance and analytic ability to formulate best practices.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to effectively present reports to management.
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and HRIS such as Lawson, KRONOS, and Sharepoint.

Work Experience &/or Education:

- Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through post-secondary education at the bachelor’s level in areas such as human resources management, industrial psychology and business administration.
- Professional human resources certification (or demonstrated progress towards certification) preferred but not required.