Human Resource Specialist

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose : We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 17,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it.

It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Position : Human Resources Specialist Distribution Center

DEPARTMENT : Human Resources

Reports To : Human Resources Manager Distribution Center

Job Responsibilities :

• Establish working relationships with all departments and internal customers and promote the Core Values of the organization.
• Promptly conducts investigations pursuant to concerns and allegations of ethical wrongdoing or conflicts of interest. Prepares written investigative reports as necessary.
• Assists team with enrollment of eligible associates and their benefit deductions as well as answer general questions regarding benefit plans and eligibility guidelines
• Handle and / or direct associate inquiries regarding various company policies
• Maintain and update building communication channels and boards with relevant current events and postings
• Executes human resources tactics, including recordkeeping, talent development, promotions, employee relations, terminations, exit interviews, safety & workers compensation, attendance & PTO, etc.

in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements.

Is a key contributor to the full cycle talent acquisition process, including applicant sourcing, recruiting & advertising, outreach events, building and maintaining effective relationship with local agencies and staffing partners.

Leads the site-side pre-employment screening, interviewing, and onboarding process

Participate in retention / engagement events and compliance activities as assigned and creates, follows-up and monitors action plans.

Provides leadership to execute building events and associate recognition programs.

Assist with special HR projects as assigned and provide general support to HR Manager and the operations team.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree and 3+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in human resources preferred
• Must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced fluid environment, prioritizing work load as changes occur
• Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter
• Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems / databases
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, solving problems in a creative manner
• Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with employment laws and practices including : FMLA, ADA, AAP, FLSA, EEOC
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), knowledge of Kronos

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!