HR Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is a chain of domestic merchandise retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Formed in 1971, the stores sell goods primarily for the bedroom and bathroom, as well as kitchen and dining room. The company is included in the S&P 500 and Global 1200 Indices and the NASDAQ-100 Index. It is also counted among the Fortune 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 as well.

The successful candidate will be one who does not “sit behind a desk,” rather he/she interacts on a daily basis with the associates on the fulfillment center floor. Adjectives that describe the ideal candidate include: leader, team player, professional, personable, trustworthy, agile, reliable, proactive, creative, up tempo, fair, unbiased, and results oriented.

- Minimum of five years’ of progressive generalist Human Resources experience at a management level in a distribution center, warehouse, fulfillment center, or manufacturing environment required. BS/BA Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related field preferred; PHR/SPHR certification desired. - Strong HR technical knowledge in legal compliance including state, local and federal laws, benefits, unemployment, and workers’ compensation. - A true belief in, and practice of positive associate relations in all aspects of the business. - Strong skills in positive associate engagement; creativity in planning and executing associate activities. - Experienced in high volume, non-exempt staffing. - Demonstrated experience in coaching managers on driving performance and development. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral presentation. - Adept at using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to operate HRIS and timekeeping software required. - Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with, and influence, senior management. - Good business acumen and strong problem solving skills. - Excellent organizational skills. - Strong internal customer service orientation; associate advocate. - Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is required.