Human Resources Specialist

The Role:

Lumens is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our Sacramento, CA team.  This role, requires 3+ years of experience in an HR environment.  We are a midsize e-commerce company in the modern design space. The Human Resources Specialist will have a wide range of administrative duties and projects, while managing day-to-day Human Resources operations. You will work directly with Human Resources team providing direct support in various HR   activities including recruitment support, onboarding and offboarding, training support, employee relations, company events, and other special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Recruiter(s) in all recruiting activities, which can include maintaining the applicant tracking system, posting open positions, reviewing resumes, conducting & coordinating the interview process, processing background checks, preparing offer letters, and providing staffing reports
• Assist HR Business Partner with support of management and employees, day to day HR operations and special projects
• Back-up support for benefits administration  
• Manage full employee process, including all administration for new hires, terminations and internal promotions and transfers
• Conduct new hire onboarding/orientation and employee offboarding/exit meetings
• Maintain HRIS (ADP WorkforceNow) and conduct research, gathering and maintaining data, and creating statistical reports
• Work closely with payroll department to manage all-employee payroll activities
• Ensure all personnel paperwork (electronic and paper) is complete and securely filed and responsible for completion and processing of all new hire and separation paperwork
• Develop and maintain the HR Intranet page(s) in ADP WorkforceNow
• Manage and track required training and other required employee notifications 
• Manage HR inquiries from internal and external sources and address accordingly in collaboration with the HR Team
• Collaborate with HR Generalist on employee ergonomic questions or concerns
• Assist Vice President of Human Resources with the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures in accordance with Lumens Core Values and applicable laws, standards, and government regulation
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives 
• Back-up support for Office Manager 
• Assist with HR projects as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Understanding and knowledge of California’s State and Federal employment laws
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including pivot table & VLOOKUP
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Highly web literate
• Flexibility to deal with last minute changes, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and comfortable working with minimal direction.
• ADP WorkforceNow (HRIS) experience a plus

Core Characteristics: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task 
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to build and develop relationships
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement and be a self-starter who works with integrity while also being a strong team member

About Lumens:

As North America’s premier destination for design aficionados, architects, interior designers, and contract professionals, Lumens offers a discerning edit of modern lighting, furniture, and décor. Sourcing more than 400 of the most exceptional international design brands, our curated product assortment features iconic European collections as well as niche artisan creations. Our team includes certified interior designers and ALA-certified product specialists, and we’re looking for fellow design enthusiasts to join our team. 

Since June 2021, Lumens has been part of Flos B&B Italia Group, a