Specialist Human Resources (Employee Relations)

ABOUT BEALLS INC.

If youre seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc. our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here youll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers various industries and recent graduates all united by a shared vision.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.

We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills styles backgrounds and experiences.

We believe we are better when we work together leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.

We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices while strengthening relationships with our communities our associates and our industry partners.

Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity Acceptance Accountability Empowerment Gratitude Openness Presence and Transparency.

WHY JOIN BEALLS INC.:

Location: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules with variations by department.

Stability:We are a financially strong multi-billion-dollar growing organization that has been around for 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls Bealls Florida and Home Centric store brands along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!

Benefits:We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.

Growth:We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom in the field and on the job.

Connection:Surround yourself with others who find purpose passion and fulfillment in their work with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

Learn even more at Specialist (Employee Relations)

Impact on Business:

The HR Specialist partners directly with store field and operational leaders to support thoughtful fair and consistent handling of people matters. This role is highly people-facing and centered on building trust guiding leaders through sensitive situations and applying structured approaches to workplace concerns.

This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working closely with front-line teams values collaboration and is motivated by helping leaders and associates navigate challenging situations successfully. Experience in field or operational environments is highly valued and HR expertise is developed through training partnership and ongoing coaching.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to: Senior Manager Human Resources
• No direct reports

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Workplace Relations & Field Support

• Partner with store field DC and corporate leaders to address workplace concerns and sensitive people issues.
• Conduct workplace relations investigations using structured fact-finding and the Wicklander-Zulawski methodology in partnership with International Association of Interviewers (IAI) best practices.
• Guide leaders through difficult associate conversations with clarity fairness and confidence.
• Provide practical real-time guidance that aligns policy employment law and operational realities.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately while providing thoughtful recommendations.

Performance Management & Coaching

• Coach leaders on performance management fundamentals including documentation counseling conversations and corrective action.
• Help leaders address performance issues early and effectively to support associate success and business outcomes.
• Reinforce consistency in how performance issues are handled across the business.

ADA / Ability to Perform & Medical Leaves

• Manage ADA and ability-to-perform requests including the interactive process and required documentation.
• Manage non-FMLA medical leaves in accordance with company policy ensuring accurate tracking communication and timely follow-up.
• Partner with leaders Benefits and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation or medical leave matters.
• Partner with leaders Benefits and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation matters.

Team Calibration & Risk Mitigation

• Participate in daily Workplace Relations team meetings to review active cases mitigate risk and ensure consistency across stores Distribution Centers and corporate functions.
• Identify trends recurring challenges or gaps in field understanding and elevate insights to senior HR leadership.

Training & Partnership

• Partner with Training & Development to help create and deliver practical workplace relations and performance management training.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate live or virtual training sessions for field leaders as assigned.
• Support additional HR-related duties and projects as assigned consistent with the scope of the role.

Day in the Life

No two days are exactly the same but this role follows a consistent rhythm focused on partnership and problem-solving. A typical day may include:

• Participating in a morning Workplace Relations team meeting to review active cases align on approach and ensure consistency across the business.
• Connecting with store field or operational leaders to discuss ongoing workplace concerns or upcoming associate conversations.
• Conducting or preparing for structured interviews related to workplace matters.
• Coaching leaders through documentation performance conversations or next steps.
• Partnering with Benefits or senior HR on medical leaves accommodations or escalated situations.
• Documenting case activity and identifying themes or learning opportunities to share with the team.

Expectations for Success:

The HR Specialist is successful when they:

• Build strong trusted relationships with field and operational leaders.
• Help leaders feel confident handling people issues rather than avoiding them.
• Conduct structured respectful interviews that get to the facts while maintaining associate dignity.
• Balance empathy with accountability in high-pressure situations.
• Know when to act independently and when to escalate.
• Contribute insights that improve consistency and reduce risk over time.

Qualifications and Attributes:

Required

• At least one year of hands-on workplace relations employee relations or people-issue resolution experience which may come from HR field leadership operations or loss prevention roles.
• Experience in a people-intensive front-line environment such as retail leadership field operations loss prevention hospitality manufacturing healthcare operations or similar roles.
• Strong comfort level engaging in frequent live conversations with leaders and associates.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism confidence and discretion.
• Strong communication judgment and organizational skills.

Preferred

• 4-year degree preferred.
• HR workplace relations employee relations or investigative experience.
• Exposure to structured interview methodologies (Wicklander-Zulawski or similar).
• HR certification (SHRM HRCI) or willingness to pursue.
• Experience supporting multi-location or field-based operations.

Key Attributes

• People-centered and energized by partnering with front-line teams.
• Confident steady presence in emotionally charged or high-stakes conversations.
• Coachable and open to learning established HR frameworks and approaches.
• Curious and willing to ask thoughtful questions when perspectives differ.
• Practical fair and consistent in decision-making.
• Strong sense of integrity and respect for associates and leaders alike.

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