Specialist - Human Resources; Employee Relations

Position: Specialist - Human Resources (Employee Relations)
Job Description Specialist - Human Resources (Employee Relations)(# Job Number: 2600000W)
If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.
· We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.
· Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency.·         
** Location**:
Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department.
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** Benefits:
** We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.·         
** Connection:
** Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.
** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Manage ADA and ability-to-perform requests, including the interactive process and required documentation.
* Manage non-FMLA medical leaves in accordance with company policy, ensuring accurate tracking, communication, and timely follow-up.
* Partner with leaders, Benefits, and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation or medical leave matters.
* Partner with leaders, Benefits, and senior HR on complex or sensitive accommodation matters.
* Partner with Training & Development to help create and deliver practical workplace relations and performance management training.
* Facilitate or co-facilitate live or virtual training sessions for field leaders as assigned.
* Support additional HR-related duties and projects as assigned, consistent with the scope of the role.
* Participating in a morning Workplace Relations team meeting to review active cases, align on approach, and ensure consistency across the business.
* Connecting with store, field, or operational leaders to discuss ongoing workplace concerns or upcoming associate conversations.
* Conducting or preparing for structured interviews related to workplace matters.
* Coaching leaders through documentation, performance conversations, or next steps.
* Partnering with Benefits or senior HR on medical leaves, accommodations, or escalated situations.
* Documenting case activity and identifying themes or learning opportunities to share with the team.
** Qualifications and Attributes:
*** At least one year of hands-on workplace relations, employee relations, or people-issue resolution experience, which may come from HR, field leadership, operations, or loss prevention roles.
* Experience in a people-intensive, front-line environment such as retail leadership, field operations, loss prevention, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare operations, or similar roles.
* Strong comfort level engaging in frequent, live conversations with leaders and associates.
* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, confidence, and discretion.
* Strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills.
* 4-year degree preferred.
* HR, workplace relations, employee relations, or investigative experience.
* Exposure to structured interview methodologies (Wicklander-Zulawski or similar).
* HR certification (SHRM, HRCI) or willingness to pursue.
* Experience supporting multi-location or field-based operations.
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