S&S Activewear LLC

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JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"  ABOUT US  S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t shirt distributor to a leading, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability. ABOUT THE ROLE  The HR Operations Specialist –is responsible for supporting core HR processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data across systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining HR documentation, supporting onboarding and offboarding, and responding to employee inquiries. While primarily focused on HR operations, the role also provides basic support for payroll. Salary range $51,000.00 - $71,000.00 (Based on experience)  Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt  Hybrid or Remote Available (Hybrid - 220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL)  WHAT YOU WILL DO  HR Operations (Primary Focus) * Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. * Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system access, and checklists. * Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation. * Assist with HR reporting, audits, and compliance tracking. * Support the administration of employee lifecycle events (e.g., promotions, transfers, terminations). * Identify and document process improvements to enhance HR operational efficiency. * Coordinate with payroll and other departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee timecards. Payroll Administration (Limited Scope) * Assist payroll in calculating retroactive payments and final pay, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. * Respond to employee questions regarding pay, timekeeping, and deductions. * Assist and serve as a back-up for payroll processing as needed. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR  Required: * 2+ years of experience in HR or HR operations * Familiarity with employment standards and HR practices. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms. Preferred: * Experience with Workday, ADP, or similar HR systems. * Bilingual in English and Spanish (an asset). Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  Working Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are