Belk Hiring for HR Initiatives Specialist at Charlotte, NC Full Time

The HR Initiatives Specialist oversees and executes key programs and activities that align with Belk’s current Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Community Relations (CR), and Associate Experience (AE) mission and goals. Under the supervision of the Sr. Manager of Community Relations and DEI, the HR Initiatives Specialist will partner cross-functionally with business partners to further execute DEI, CR, and AE strategies, including administering Belk’s Business Resource Groups and some Community Relations initiatives.

Job Functions

• Contribute to the development of Belk’s DEI, CR, and AE strategy and initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on all aspects of DEI, CR, and AE.
• Contribute to the design of DEI, CR, and AE programs, initiatives, and internal and external events.
• Support other Communications team members in various events/projects as needed.
• Execute special projects and other duties as assigned.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion:

• Partner and support Belk’s Business Resource Groups through programming, strategy, and execution of events.
• Coach and build capability of senior leaders on approach and response to diversity & inclusion strategy and plans, anticipating and pre-empting organizational issues.
• Identify areas of improvement and opportunity within Belk’s culture to continue our focus on belonging and inclusion.
• Build relationship with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders to scan for innovations and opportunities to form partnerships.
• Be an ambassador for DEI at Belk.
• Use data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of programming, strategies, and initiatives to understand the landscape for further improvement.

Community Relations:

• Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the community, stores, our customers, and other business partners.
• Assist with the planning and execution of all Cause Marketing campaigns including Spring and Fall Charity Sale.
• Work with various internal departments and stores to identify and launch key programs to drive traffic, sales, and our community message.
• Manage and maintain the company’s volunteer program to include the development of new initiatives to align with our overall CSR strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance partners and manage various budgets across the company to include detailed recaps on spending and Community events.

Associate Experience:

• Partner with HRBPs to ensure that tools and policies are aligned to enhance associate engagement and ultimately improve performance.
• Support initiatives designed to further the Associate Experience strategy, including, but not limited to, communication projects, internal events, and recognition initiatives.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-2 years of experience in executing events, programs, and initiatives as a professional in the Human Resources field at a company, ideally retail or direct to consumer business.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of current thinking and trends in Diversity & Inclusion, Community Relations, and Associate Engagement.
• Works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, or groups. Is able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, and to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change.
• Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Team oriented, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient budgeting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with frequent deadlines.
• Ability to promote ideas in a persuasive manner, shape opinion, win buy-in for initiative and work through difficult situations in order to ensure operational alignment.
• Ability to interact with senior management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to load/maneuver rolling cards.
• Ability to travel to stores/market/offsite facilities.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 30 lbs.

Supervisor

Sr. Manager of DEI and Community Relations

Supervises

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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