Hr Generalist I - Employee Relations

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.
Pay Range: $62,443 - 77,417 annually
: Your Piece of the Puzzle
Are you passionate about being a great business partner? As NFM’s HR Generalist I you will be responsible for resolving employee relations issues, maintaining fairness and consistency. You will also coach and counsel managers on employee issues. As our HR Generalist I, you will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule at our Texas location.
Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Analyze: Conduct EEO, harassment and other types of investigations. Review termination documentation to ensure information and documentation to back-up discharge decisions is included
• Audit: Work with managers of high turnover departments to help identify reasons for the turnover and work together to reduce turnover/ increase retention
• Oversee: Send appropriate documentation to unemployment claims processor and attend hearings as necessary
• Partner: Coach managers and make recommendations on disciplinary issues based on NFM policies and applicable laws
• Manage: Effectively manage all ADA and FMLA to minimize litigation
• Assist: Coach managers on performance management issues. Review performance agreements and offer suggestions/feedback

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.
Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• 3-5 years combined employment and employee relations experience
• HRIS/database experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to criminal background check
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Ability to maintain confidential information
• Microsoft Office experience preferred

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Benefits: What’s in It for You?
As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home

Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer