Costco NZ Looking for HR Clerk & Return to Work Coordinator at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Costco Wholesale is the third largest global retailer, already operating in more than 800 locations in 12 countries, catering to both business and individual members. We are the recognised leader in our field – dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics.

We are preparing to open our first warehouse in New Zealand situated in Westgate, Auckland. We are looking for retail professionals to join our team as a HR Clerk & Return to Work Coordinator.

Description of position:

Coordinates hiring, orientation, safety, and benefits for warehouse employees. Assists management and co-workers with Human Resource, Personnel and RTW practices and paperwork in accordance with the law and Costco policy.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Confers with department managers to assess hiring needs. Recruits off-site and interviews hiring prospects. Makes recommendations for interviews to managers. Conducts employee orientations, ensures proper new hire documentation.
• Upholds safety and security procedures. Attends safety meetings, coordinates in-house safety programs, and organizes safety incentive distribution. Monitors compliance with Costco, state, and OSHA injury reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Costco Employee Agreement, state and federal family leave entitlements, and Costco Employee Benefits programs. Attends off-site meetings to maintain current knowledge as necessary.
• Coordinates Costco employee benefits program, ensures proper documentation and submission. Informs employees of eligibility, answers questions, provides forms and explains option for continuation at resignation/termination.
• Communicates policy, procedure, benefit programs, job expectations, charitable fundraising programs and safety issues to warehouse employees.
• Responds to employee concerns using problem-solving skills, tact, and discretion and in accordance with the Costco Employee Agreement. Attends Employee Club meetings.
• Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
• Informs warehouse management of upcoming employee evaluations.
• Upholds employee files and ensures all relevant information is current and up to date as per Costco policies and the law.
• RTW coordinator for the warehouse, completes RTW plans and communicates with insurer and treating practitioners.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists with front end duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
• Must be available to work a rotating schedule which includes weekend work, early mornings and evening work.