Assist in ensuring compliance and consistency in the administration of policies and procedures as well as providing support to assigned functional areas on talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in administering Human Resources policies and procedures and benefit and compensation programs in accordance with company guidelines and federal and state employment regulations
• Process day-to-day employee transactions including inputting and updating changes and maintaining data in HRIS system
• Maintain Human Resources helpdesk for retail field inquiries
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of HR metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance reports (i.e., OFCCP Outreach, I-9, ACA, etc.)
• Serve as a liaison to Payroll
• Proactively formulate ideas and recommendations for system improvements working closely with HRIS team
• Assist with recruiting activities; responsible for job posting and onboarding of all new associates as well as timely fulfillment of seasonal staffing needs
• Assist in HR processes within assigned functional areas including leave of absences, performance management,  employee relations and employee engagement
• Serve as a resource to management on routine employee issues
• Foster and maintain relationships with employees and management to cultivate a positive work environment based on the company's core values
• Assist in the coordination of employee events and activities

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business or related field required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior human resources experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to act as a Brand Ambassador consistently modeling and upholding the Vera Bradley Core Values
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws such FMLA, ADAAA, Title VII, etc.
• Diplomacy required as liaison between management and employees
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office including working knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Confidential and dependable
• Strong analytic and problem solving ability
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent organization and follow through skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
• Strong team player with positive demeanor

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment. Utilizing an office desk – sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. 

 

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English) 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected].  Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.