Culture and Engagement:Leads engagement and recognition activities for all store Associates. Champions Diversity and Belonging to build an environment where everyone is respected. Talent Management & Compliance:Support Store Leadership with identifying performance opportunities, prepare Managers to conduct performance conversations, and follows up throughout the performance process. Deliver difficult and / or complex messages to Associates and determines the appropriate communication channels for these messages in partnership with Store Leadership. Enforce company policies and procedures, facilitating Associate and Manager understanding of them. Maintain and utilize knowledge of local and federal regulations to manage Human Resources policies and procedures.Recruitment and Training:Recruit for non-exempt candidates for open positions and assists Managers, as well as Candidates, throughout the selection process. Pro-actively partner with store leadership and PS Manager to source talent in new and creative ways.Prepares and processes new hire documentation and assign appropriate access for all new hires.Plan, schedules and participate in new hire orientation in conjunction with store leadership teams. Coordinate and support the onboarding experience for new employees in partnership with Market Trainer and store leadership. Partner with cross-functional teams on training plans, executes, and tracks completion as applicable (i.e. compliance training)HR Systems and Processes:Updates Associate information (e.g., status changes, timekeeping, etc) in HRISConduct audits to ensure store compliance with all federal, state and local requirements, including employment eligibility (I-9), people-related file maintenance, and required training.Total Rewards:Responds to employee benefits questions and leads the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process, as applicable.Administer FMLA, ADA, Leave of Absence, and other local and federal regulations.