Nike Communications is a full-service public relations firm specializing in the marketing and promotion of luxury goods and premium lifestyle products. Our raison d'être is to enhance the image of our clients and build their brands.To express your interest in joining our team, send your resume along with your best pitch explaining why you should join our team to cplotts@nikecomm.com

Act as a generalist, as needed to support Corporate populationOversee all reporting due to LVMH Paris headquarters; serve as the point of contact for any questions/clarifications required by internal and external auditorsManage HR Systems and integrations. Act as Project Manager for any system upgrades in tandem with provider / IT; create and execute trainings and serve as a resource for employees with issuesManage budget for Human Resources; assist SVP HR on special projects as needed

Managed roll out of Applicant Tracking and Onboarding of iCiMS platform for both Corporate and Retail population in both development of platform and training; continue to manage any maintenance or system upgrades of platformReview disciplinary documentation written by Managers and give final approval before administrationManage Company's electronic I-9 / E-Verify complianceAssist SVP of Human Resources on special projects, as neededServe as a first line for any employee relations issues, escalating any concerns to Director of Employee Relations

Assisted VP of Staffing on all corporate searches, including updating job profiles, posting open positions, screening resumes and managing candidates throughout interview process Conduct professional references for all final candidates, when applicableDraft offer letters and confidentiality agreementsManage all receptionist responsibilities for Human Resources DepartmentAssist Director of Training and Development with scheduling New Hire orientation, coordinated executive onboarding training plans, and managing all new hire paperwork on employees first dayManage year-round Internship Program, interviewing all candidates, scheduling follow up interviews with Supervisors, drafting J-1 Training plans (when needed) and managing all interactions and relationships with all schools and universitiesScheduling and assisting Director of Training and Development with Development Programs for Interns each semester

Updated and maintained internal web- pages containing information about company policies and benefits. Collected and organized data for internal reporting to Board of Directors. Categorized expense receipts for employees located in New York and New Jersey offices for yearly internal audit. Worked on a team with four other Human Resources interns to develop and launch an internal web- page for the intern program.

Greeted customers, and offered help in finding correct sizes and styles of desired product. Insured store floor was well stocked and presentable. Handled cash and credit card payments made by customers to the store.

Assisted inner city middle and high- school students with reading and other language arts activities.Created lesson plans to allow for structure and continuity with each week's session.Eased frustrations by providing support and encouragement.