HR Generalist

Overview

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

ABOUT BDA
BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

We give our team members the creative freedom and foster the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to champion our clients’ branding goals utilizing cutting edge ideas. Our people are our No. 1 asset, and we remain committed to making our company a great place to work for our team and family.

We take great pride in our company culture—one that inspires teamwork, fun and excellence across our organization. We’re energetic people who love what we do—churning out more than 50 million units each year for the world’s most admired brands in a fun, fast paced environment that rewards high achievement.

BDA wants energetic, entrepreneurial self-starters hungry to grow and nurture our clients’ brands. As a relationship and merchandise expert, you have a proven track record of meeting sales targets and developing cutting-edge ideas that drive healthy, sustainable growth.

At BDA, Human Resources is focused on creating a positive employee experience, understanding what employees need, and how we can provide support. Within this role, the HR Generalist will support a business unit within Operations in a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the entire employee lifecycle. This includes recruiting, employee relations, labor relations and training and development. This person will act as the first point of contact for all employee matters, questions, and concerns.

Is welcoming and solicits feedback from employees and partners with leadership to continue to refine processes. Understands when to escalate employee issues to the Senior HR Business Partner as appropriate.

• Acts as an employee advocate to assist with questions or concerns; connects employees to correct resources and tools to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Provides HR support to leadership, including consulting on talent management, performance management, and employee relations issues. Serve as first point of escalation for employee concerns
• Conducts workplace investigations with discretion and expertise, providing and maintaining necessary documentation. Commitment to provide a timely, objective resolution and follow-through to all parties to ensure proper resolution
• Trusted coach and advisor to leadership and coach employees through complex, difficult or emotional situations
• Support talent acquisition initiatives by recruiting qualified candidates for the operations component of the business. Understand the challenges of hourly associate staffing, such as recruitment/retention efforts and attrition awareness
• Knowledge of leave of absence laws, responsibilities, and regulations (including FMLA, PFML), partnering with Benefits Manager to support employee leave needs
• Competency in legal compliance of city, state, and federal regulations and applicable employment and labor laws, updates policies and/or procedures as required
• Understand business priorities and translate them into high-impact programs, collaborating with leadership to refine existing or develop new programs, policies, procedures, and tools
• Evaluate and streamline employee programs such as recognition, and training and development program (i.e. Anti-Harassment/Non-Discrimination, Performance Management, Talent Development program, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining employee files and training records
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