Job Description

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsibilities

Business Unit/Department Mission: Plans and carries out policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Coordinates General Manager's (GM) schedule. Includes setting appointments, providing schedule reminders, fielding GM calls and personal requests, handling clerical support that includes filing, typing, and generating reports.
• Responsible for Base Operations functions.
• Coordinates Return to Work and Work Injury program.
• Coordinates partner functions.
• Coordinates all HEB related projects such as scholarships, benefit classes, and on-the-job training.
• Screens applicants, interviews, and selecting employees to fill vacant positions.
• Keeps record of insurance coverage, pension plan, and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepares reports, recommends and coordinates procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover. Carries out supervisory responsibilities for Base Operations and other possible part-time assistants.

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience:

• 5+ years Typically requires 5-8 years of related experience - Required
• Supervisory experience - Preferred
• Interviewing experience - Preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment required - Required
• Current knowledge of HEB store operations essential - Required
• PC skills essential (Word, Excel, and IMS) - Required
• Ability to multi-task is essential - Required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Preferred

Education:

• Some education in Human Resources, Business, or related field - Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 9/1/2011