About the role
Company Description
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job Description
Works under guidance from HR leadership and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day P&C needs for AG Retail. First point of contact to provide guidance and direction regarding basic to moderately complex employee questions.
As the first HR point of contact for employees, this role supports the HRBP to optimize people, processes and resources to attract, develop, engage and retain talent, and maximize productivity. Provides basic guidance to employees and supervisors. Partners with leaders and employees to create an inclusive culture where all team members are included and able to grow in their role.
With oversight from HR leadership, leads talent sourcing efforts through networking, hiring fairs, social and digital advertising to increase awareness and attract talent.
Identifies and executes opportunities for recruitment fairs to build community awareness and fill roles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
P&C Support under guidance from HR Leader. May be independently located at a medium or low to medium volume /complexity store. May lead the execution of low to medium complexity HR policies, programs, and initiatives with guidance from HR Leader. May provide support to multiple stores.
Talent Acquisition
Independently screens, interviews, hires and onboards talent for regular hourly and seasonal positions. Works in partnership with HR leadership for exempt roles.
Manages job postings at the direction of HR leadership across all advertising channels to attract strong talent for regular and seasonal positions in a timely manner while minimizing spend.
Evaluating advertising performance and providing proactive recommendations for optimizing advertising across channels (print, social, digital) for AG Retail locations.
Support Global Onboarding team in conducting new hire orientation, including ensuring all legal and company required paperwork is completed accurately, thoroughly and within designated timeframes.
Employee Relations
May provide intake/implementation of low complexity employee relations concerns with guidance from HR Leader.
Provides administration support to HRBP for employee relations, including proper documentation.
Post legal law posters upon receipt and ensure the most current is posted.
Assist in the communication of new policy and procedures from American Girl and Mattel to store family.
Talent & Org Development
Assists HR Leader with the implementation of corporate programs such as Accelerating Performance, Career Action Planning, Org & Talent Planning, and Global Engagement Surveys/action plans. Ensures AG meets the standards of compliance trainings.
Employee Engagement & Culture
Assists HR leaders with implementation of events, roundtables and programs that further engagement and drive a positive, inclusive culture such as round tables, team meetings, recognition programs, volunteer events, etc.
HR Systems & Administration
Responsible for data accuracy & system updates, including Workday data integrity, running reports and ensuring proper documentation, payment and maintenance of records in accordance with retention guidelines and company standards.
Qualifications
Education Requirements (Degree, Field of Study if applicable); Work Experience (years, experience)
3+ Years of HR or business-related leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of State and Federal employment laws pertaining to hiring, employee relations, etc.
Experience to include sourcing/ recruitment, leading and/or training.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times regarding employee and company information.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience leading several projects within tight timeframes.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, identify creative resource solutions and align individual and business expectations in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Must have ability to build strong rapport and trust with individuals at all levels of the organization in order to support conflict resolution, elevate employee performance, and change management initiatives that are primarily led by HRBP.
Highly proficient in communicating in a calm, clear, empathetic, but direct manner.
Ability to take ambiguous and/or incomplete information/concepts/situations/dynamics and transform it into clear and easily understandable information. Must be able to assess problems and identify appropriate solutions and/or know when to partner for support.
Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, sometimes high stress environment with a diversity of individuals including front-line staff, management, internal partners and candidates.
Experienced with Microsoft Suite and HR Systems.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
How We Work
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
The pay range for this position is hourly. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.