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Carter's/OshKosh HR Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia

QUESTIONNAIRE-6-38

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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:

The HR Specialist is an HR Business Partner who broadly supports multiple client groups (functional business areas) with broad-based Human Resources programs and initiatives supporting the business. The role is based in our Buckhead office (4-5 days a week on-site).

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 strategy - effectively bringing teams to consensus and decision

  • Build talent plan and strategy for EDP program and take a long-term view to support the business

20% - Talent Development

  • Build partnerships with employees at all levels

  • Support hiring managers with onboarding 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 team 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., HR Technology) 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:

Must have:

  • Strong listening and questioning skills (highly curious), with ability to successfully influence 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

  • Must have min of 2+ years of successful HR Coordinator experience in a corporate environment

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

  • Experience using Workday is a plus

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.

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.

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