Human Resources Assistant at UNIQLO in Providence, RI

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT Location: Providence, RI Salary : $19.00-19.50 / hour *The offered wage is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.   POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Store Managers and HR Coordinator, the HR Assistant will be responsible for providing support for HR functions including but not limited to payroll, timecard enforcement and maintenance of personnel files. This role will be physically based out of our upcoming Providence Place store location, but may support other stores in the market as needed. KEY RESPONSABILITIES: • Supports recruiting for the store by developing and maintaining professional relationships with external sources to generate applicant flow including learning institutions, government agencies, independent organizations (including nonprofit agencies, and other employment sources • Utilizes recruiting tools and employs talent acquisition strategies to source external candidates by conducting on-site recruiting events, holding job fairs, and shopping the competition to find potential talent • Supports in the posting and updating of open positions on internal and external job boards • Processes various reports and focuses on the administrative tasks associated with HR reporting, policy and procedure • Process liaison for employee relations questions and concerns, leaves of absence, paid time off, workers compensation, etc. • Collaborates with other functional groups including store managers, human resources, training, and payroll • Follows up with and tracks all aspects of employment, such as completing employment forms, conducting orientations, and notifying departments of new hire starting dates • Assists with special projects as assigned by management Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree preferred • 1-2 years of human resources administration or related experience • Experience in retail preferred • Strong MS Office proficiency • Experience with applicant tracking systems and Human Resources systems (Workday strongly preferred) • Excellent Customer Service skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of HR policies and practices, employment law, recruitment and employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and guidelines • Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends Benefits: The Company provides: • We offer competitive compensation for Human Resources Assistants starting at $15.00-$18.00 along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance! • Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results. • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, Short and Long Term Disability • 15 days of paid vacation/personal leave and 9 days of sick leave per calendar year, pro-rated based on hire date;   • 8 days of paid holidays and 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for all hours worked on stated holidays • 401K (with employer matching); and • Bonus, if eligible; and profit sharing, if eligible.   The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.