Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent nearly 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 170 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,000 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist will assist the Human Resources Director in providing various administrative support in operational areas of Human Resources. This role will assist with professional HR services such as employee relations, employment engagement, training and supporting the Human Resources Compliance, Safety Compliance, Vendor Relations, and other HR divisions such as Benefits/Payroll/Recruiting team as needed. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. They will also rely on some instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job. Responsible for keeping the Human Resources Director informed of all employee related matters, safety, and compliance concerns.  They must be comfortable in working in a fast pace and deadline driven environment.  They must hold a high level of confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform HR functions as necessary:

• • Assist the HR Department in providing instructional training to the corporate employees performing HR processes.
  • Assist with updating Labor and Law Posters for new retail and corporate locations, research in advance any changes to wage and hour laws that will pertain to Minimum Wage changes and Sick Pay Leave Policies.
  • Provide support for succession planning with utilization of LinkedIn Learning
  • Provide updates for Development Plans and Performance Improvement Plans
  • Maintain positive and continuous vendor relationships
  • Assist in the creation/updating of procedure documentation as needed.  Updating & posting policies and procedures as they relate to Human Resources. (Skechers Intranet)
  • Work on staying abreast of all applicable laws, procedures, and pertinent information as it relates to Skechers HR operations.
  • Maintaining all appropriate communication through email and written form to the corporate employees.
  • Perform research, analysis, and/or assist with projects as necessary to ensure HR compliance.
  • Safety requirements:
    • OSHA updates
    • Covid related updates (manuals, procedures, guidelines)
    • Safety Committee (Meetings, CPR courses, First Aid, AED Training)
    • First Aid kit replenishment
    • Address Safety Hazards quickly
    • Earthquake, Tsunami, Workplace Violence Awareness/Training
    • Update all internal Safety Emergency Action Plan
• Assist with Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Recruiters and ERM’s as needed.

• Support data tracking for trainings required for compliance under state mandated Anti-Harassment
• Provide HR administrative support
• Perform other general office duties as necessary.
• Corporate and Community Events Support responsibilities:
  • IMPACT Committee (Internal DE&I initiative)
  • Community Events

• • Assist with employee engagement activities as needed.
    • (i.e., Blood Drives, Massage Days, Consignments tickets, Sample Sales, Toastmasters, Lunch and Learns, Wellness Initiatives, Birthday Celebrations, Years of service and Recognition Program etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must possess a high degree of loyalty and dedication to the department, upholding confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and credibility
• Must possess strong communication skills and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong comprehension of Human Resources and be knowledgeable of concepts
• Must take the initiative to excel in the role
• Must have a positive attitude as well as a service orientation
• Ability to follow instructions from direct manager
• Must be detail oriented
• Computer knowledge and proficiency including company specific programs
• Other duties as assigned

Company customized programs 

• Kronos Timekeeping
• ADP – EV5
• SAP/SuccessFactors
• Smart Recruiters
• Alchemy
• Sharepoint
• LinkedIn Learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA Degree in related field equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Human Resources environment a must.
• Bi-lingual a plus
• PHR certification a plus
• PIHRA or SHRM member a plus
   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.  

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