Human Resources Coordinator in La Crosse, Virginia at The Shade Store

Title: Human Resources Coordinator

Location: La Crosse, VA

Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/hour

ABOUT THE SHADE STORE
At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation. We are always looking for friendly, passionate individuals to join our team and deliver the finest custom window treatment experience. Our team is expanding, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of it.

THE POSITION:
As an HR Coordinator at The Shade Store, you will play a key role in supporting the People team by ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all HR functions. You will work closely with the People Business Partners to support initiatives related to onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with company policies. The role will allow you to own the administrative and operational functions related to providing well-organized and thoughtful support for the team member experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team to ensure a seamless experience as candidates become team members, including:

Assist with job postings and candidate screenings as needed

Prepare and extend candidate offer paperwork

Initiate background checks (when applicable) and oversee the pre-hire onboarding process

Welcome and document new team members through support with orientation sessions, new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, electronic document filing and issuing HR FAQ documents

Maintain ongoing communication with hiring managers to ensure a successful onboarding process beyond the first week

Perform administration tasks such as HRIS profile maintenance and reporting, employment verifications, draft and deliver employment correspondence (e.g., pay rate/title changes

Partner with People team colleagues to resolve daily inquiries related to PTO, sickness and absence, expenses, company policies, and team member relation situations

Deliver empathetic outreach to team members by going above and beyond to provide exceptional care and internal customer service in every interaction

Support in team member engagement initiatives onsite and company wide

Assist the People Business Partners in driving a performance management process, encouraging continuous feedback, transparency and impactful career development

Own the team member offboarding by initiating exit surveys, IT equipment deactivation and retrieval, final paperwork coordination and addressing general questions

Assist People Business Partners in tracking key performance metrics to guide data-driven decision making

Own and support People team projects as needed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Associates or bachelors degree in HR or Business Administration or related field preferred

Professional fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required

Highly passionate about HR, talent growth, and people development

2+ years HR experience, preferably in an in-person and/or multicultural environment

Knowledge of basic employment law and HR compliance requirements

Proven ability working in an HRIS (Paycom experience is a plus)

Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, empathy, and sound judgement

Exceptional planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines

Creative outlook and ideas on improving the team member experience - you are a problem solver and think proactively

Articulate and professional communicator who thrives on building and fostering relationships

Experience with Microsoft Office & Outlook

WHY WORK AT THE SHADE STORE
We set out to create a company culture that is enjoyable and rewarding, where team members can have meaningful impact. Below are some of the perks and benefits of working at TSS:
Competitive salary
Medical Benefits
401k with Company Match
Up to $100k Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Legal and Pet Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Product Discount

THE SHADE STORE offer is contingent upon:
Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store, which will be confirmed by E-Verify within three business days of your hire date
The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

ABOUT US: Visit our website at https://www.theshadestore.com/... more about The Shade Store and our career opportunities.