Human Resources Assistant

Lincoln Scheels
3030 Pine Lake Rd
Lincoln, NE 68516, USA

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training.
SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of HR programs, policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal employment laws

Strong initiative and vision for continuous improvement

Promote Scheels culture and benefits through regular and positive associate interactions

Create employment postings for recruiting applicants as well as maintaining up to date job postings

Assist the HR Leader in onboarding new associates including:

conducting pre-screening interviews

scheduling interviews for the hiring team

Assist HR Leader with tracking, training, and development of new associates

Assist HR Leader with preparing benefits paperwork for all newly eligible associates

Assist HR Leader with maintaining associate files and paperwork

HR Assistant must be able to maintain current knowledge of state and federal employment laws and best practices

Ability to be organized, multi-task, and maintain all aspects of human resources

Detail oriented and maintains a high level of accuracy

Strong computer and problem solving skills

Strong oral / written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization

Ability to perform basic math.

Ability to follow written, oral and diagram instructions.

Demonstrates strong organization, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.

Be professional in appearance and attitude; contribute to a positive team atmosphere by treating others with respect and consideration while taking pride in being part of a winning team.

Maintain orderly appearance of personal work space and surrounding areas

Perform work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment

Ability to work assigned schedule which is typically Monday through Friday day time hours, but may include some evening or weekend hours as needed.

Requirements:

Customer Service

Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency

Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact

Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field preferred; and / or 1-2 years of Scheels and/or human resources experience. PHR or SPHR certification preferred or willing to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear…