Senior Specialist, HR Employment Compliance

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 0477Y

Job Area: Human Resources

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities.

Summary: This role will lead projects including the development of policies, processes, technology, operational tools, and communication to mitigate risk and/or respond to changes in employment regulations and affirmative action planning. In this role, you’ll also develop, enhance, and analyze reporting for multiple internal and external partners including HR, legal and government agencies. You’ll also lead the sustainment of initiatives by educating and influencing HR and Operations partners. You’ll collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners to develop solutions that are integrated into human resources and store operations practices.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead projects, including defining and holding participants accountable to roles, and documenting scope, requirements, and decisions, while maintaining timelines

• Research employment regulations (including jurisdiction specific scheduling rules), document functional and technical requirements, and lead cross-functional teams to implement technical and operational changes

• Provide advanced-level analytic support to identify reoccurring issues/trends to support the company’s ability to comply with various policies and procedures and recommend appropriate action

• Assist in responding to internal and external inquiries for investigations, audits, research and/or resolution of claims relative to wage and hour, Affirmative Action, EEO matters and government reporting

• Conduct research, compile statistical information, prepare complex compliance reports, develop workable solutions, and make recommendations in connection with labor requirements to ensure the company remains in compliance

• Ensure data for all reporting is accurate and reports are prepared and delivered on-time

• Develop communication strategy and materials to educate associates on employment policies and procedures

• Collaborate with functional owners to develop solutions that are practical to implement and integrated into store policies, talent management/associate relations practices and/or business operations

• Formulate effective metrics and monitoring approaches to measure efforts in accordance with applicable employment laws.

• Manage and support testing initiatives for technology implementations

• Identify areas for process improvement and develop plans to increase efficiencies

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably focused in human resources, audit, and/or management/store operations

• Experience managing projects

• Experience with HR systems and building HR reporting

• Knowledge of laws and compliance regulations that govern labor and employment practices at the local, state, regional, national, and international level…or strong eagerness to learn

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or Legal Compliance

  Skills:

  To be successful in this role, you must be highly skilled in…

• Project Management: Consistently meet deadlines and maintain operational day-to-day coordination while managing multiple projects

• Relationship Building: Build effective relationships with cross-functional partners

• Influencing cross-functionally without direct oversight

• Analytical Thinking: Analyze business needs and resolve issues with innovation and creativity

• Communication: Communicate well at all levels of the organization – written and verbal

• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  Other Information:

• This role is hybrid and requires that you work in our Columbus, OH office 2-3 days per week

• There is minimal travel (up to 4 times per year)

  Core Competencies :

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

  Bath & Body works is proud to offer a competitive, performance-based compensation and benefits package to our eligible associates. Benefits include a merchandise discount, a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and flexible and affordable saving programs. We also offer flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

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  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

  We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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