Regional HR Manager (Chicago)

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace! Candidates must be located in the Chicago area. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with the regional and district management team, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of talent and employee related issues • Work with HR leaders to drive key HR related processes throughout the field • Maintain “best in class” HR policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent administration • Ensure strong levels of employee engagement to minimize employee turnover • Partner with the Talent Acquisition team organization to ensure top candidacy of talent • Partner with Talent Development team to identify future training opportunities • Help identify process improvements to gain efficiencies and accuracy • Act as a cultural role model and drive accountability for exhibiting behaviors aligned to our core values • Partner with field management to ensure selection, on-boarding and training of new associates integrate effectively into the organization • Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues as well as conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations • Implement strategies to improve overall morale and engagement for the associates • Ensure implementation and monitor compliance of existing company policies and programs such as postings, orientation, retention, exit interviews, and revisions to handbooks/manuals and orientation materials. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as all Company policies and procedures. • Provide day to day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) • Provide Human Resources Policy guidance and interpretation QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources • Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee relations in a high-volume hourly workforce environment • Minimum of 3 years compliance experience with working knowledge of US employment law • Bachelor’s Degree • Self-motivated, while demonstrating initiative • Ability to coach managers on leadership, management, operational, employee and talent issues • Demonstrates collaborative style with excellent interpersonal skills • Works well under pressure • Travel 50% - 60% • Strong consultative, analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills • Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills • Solutions oriented • Strong technical expertise with HRIS systems, project management tools and integration of systems to support the business. • Ability to assess organizational systems and structures, business strategies, and informed about emerging industry trends. • Excellent track record of success partnering with management, serving as a credible and trusted resource. • Ability to implement short and long-term human resource/change management initiatives. • Outstanding interpersonal skills; demonstrated influence and diplomacy at all levels. • Unwavering commitment to service and quality Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Five Below recruiters. 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