HR Generalist

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

 Responsibilities

Business & HR Strategy Implementation & Influence

• Support development and execution of a human resources strategy and services that corresponds with the company’s goals to strengthen and sustain the company.

People Services Delivery

• Uphold Bath and Body Works values and standards of conduct by managing and resolving high volume, escalated HR matters including associate inquiries and concerns, crisis & emergency support, conflict resolution, AP dispositions, and HR investigations in a timely fashion and within guidelines.
• Provides advice and counsel to associates and people leaders on associate relations, absence management and performance management.
• Identify and assess trends and risk within organization to drive initiatives, policy improvements and overall culture.
• Collaborate with Associate Connect leaders, HR Business Partners and people leaders on associate relations, performance management and trends impacting area of support.
• Ensure policies, procedure and practices are adhered to in compliance with federal, state, and/or municipal laws

Culture, Change & Engagement

• Deliver Best-in-Class HR experience to associates using effective communication through high volume interactions face-to-face, by phone and through written channels.
• Support and complete HR and change initiatives in a fast-paced retail environment.

 Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources function
• Experience working in a retail environment a plus, but not required
• Proven ability to lead through change and navigate the fast pace demands of a retail environment
• Expert in managing associate relations, performance management, case management, and other people strategies.
• Knowledge and expertise in employment laws and regulation
• Ability to collaborate and work across multiple business units, buildings and geographic markets
• Proficient and up to date in current HR technology, systems and analytics
• Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills
• Excellent customer service skills with demonstrated ability to deescalate highly emotional situations
• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred

 Core Competencies 

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

 Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite welln