Human Resource Specialist

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How you'll make an impact:

This HR Specialist is an HR Business Partner who broadly supports Global Marketing, Wholesale Domestic & International, and the Skip Hop brand with responsibility for the Photo Studio client group, and broad-based Human Resources programs and initiatives supporting the business.

30% - Talent Acquisition

• Lead and support efforts to recruit, hire and onboard employees below manager level within area of responsibility; partner with recruiters through all phases of the process and serve as point of contact for candidates to ensure exceptional experience
• Lead College recruitment and internal search efforts for client group
• Build talent plan and strategy for EDP program in partnership with HR Manager and take a long-term view to support the business
• Maintain job jacket completion and consistency

20% - Talent Development

• Build partnerships with employees at all levels
• Support hiring managers with on-boarding and orientation for all new hires
• Identify talent development and coaching opportunities
• Execute talent development and educational initiatives in coordination with Centers of Excellence partners

20% - Talent Engagement

• Act as thought partner to HR Manager, leaders and client group leaders on organizational structuring, succession planning, and all talent needs
• Support, manage and advise to successful resolution any employee concerns (including investigations)
• Lead/execute chat groups, climate surveys and all other engagement activities
• Deliver individual coaching to leaders and employees at all levels; advise on development opportunities and potential actions

15% - Various HR Projects/Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Respond to inquires regarding policy, procedure, and programs; listen, problem solve and bring others along in the process
• Partner with employees and HR partners (i.e., Shares Services) to assist in resolution of any issues
• Coordinate exit process and paperwork
• Execute personnel related changes and submit necessary paperwork
• Meeting coordination and scheduling as needed
• Ensure corporate standards, as well as HR standards, practices, and compliance requirements are met

15% - Cycle of Performance

• Coordinate the annual and midyear review process, participate in Talent Talks
• Responsible for working with clients to build impactful, long-term succession plans
• Coach and partner with managers through performance improvement process
• Lead reporting and auditing for goal and review process with a high level of accuracy

We'd Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

• Strong listening and questioning skills (highly curious), with ability to successfully influences others
• Demonstrated, strong problem-solving skills, good judgement, and a high level of professionalism
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills with high attention to accuracy, follow-up, and follow-through
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience identifying and diagnosing issues or opportunities, proposing solutions, and influencing others
• Previous experience with college relations initiatives
• Experience with, or exposure to, organizational structuring/organizational design
• Successful experience thriving in a fast paced, large corporate environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Some seasonal travel for college recruitment may be required
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications and HR Systems; ability to prepare written reports, analysis and presentations to senior leadership as required

Our Team Members:

• Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
• Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
• Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
• Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
• Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "we've always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

Make a career at Carter's:

• Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.