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HR Generalist - Recruiting & Planning

$80k - $95k

Blick Art Materials

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the Retail Human Resources Advisor will assist their team to fulfil Blick’s commitment to our customers, the Arts, and our local communities.

Field Partnership & Business Support

Partner with District Managers to support stores across four districts, aligning HR strategies with business objectives

Provide coaching and guidance to Store General Managers on performance management, employee engagement, and team effectiveness

Travel to store locations to build relationships with teams, assess situations and/or provide in‑person support as able and needed

Participate in district/regional calls and business reviews to identify people‑related risks and opportunities

Employee Relations

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action

provide recommendations aligned with company policy and legal requirements

Coach leaders on consistent and appropriate application of policies and documentation

Performance Management

Support leaders in diagnosing performance issues and driving accountability through clear expectations and action plans

Partner on progressive discipline, terminations, and complex performance situations

Contribute to performance review cycles, ensuring consistency and quality across districts

Talent & Workforce Planning

Partner with field leadership on hiring strategies, workforce planning, and succession planning

Collaborate with recruiting to improve candidate quality and hiring outcomes

Training & Development

Support the rollout and reinforcement of training programs for Store General Managers and District Managers

Coach leaders on core management skills including feedback, coaching, and team development

Identify training needs based on trends in performance and employee relations

Compliance & Policy Execution

Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment laws across all locations

Monitor compliance trends and proactively address risks

Partner with HR and Legal teams on policy interpretation and updates

HR Operations & Projects

Support implementation of HR initiatives, programs, and systems (e.g., performance management, engagement surveys, HRIS updates)

Analyze HR metrics (turnover, engagement, retention, etc.) Contribute to cross‑functional HR projects and continuous improvement efforts

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience.

5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a multi‑unit retail or field environment

Strong employee relations experience, including investigations and performance management

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (staffing, recruiting, compensation, organization planning, employee relations, safety training, preventive labor relations)

Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce or similar) and applicant tracking systems preferred

Bilingual preferred

Strong computer skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Must be willing to travel 50% or more

Business Acumen - Understands retail operations and aligns HR support to business outcomes

Coaching & Influence - Builds trust and effectively guides leaders through challenging situations

Execution - Balances multiple priorities and delivers timely, high‑quality results

Data‑Driven Mindset - Uses metrics and trends to inform decisions

80,000 - $95,000 per year + Annual Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability

Training Opportunities

Basic & Optional Life Insurance

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