Broad River Retail (BRR) is the largest and fastest-growing Ashley licensee in the Carolinas and Georgia. BRR operates 27 Ashley Stores, four Ashley Outlets, and three distribution centers. Broad River is #41 on Furniture Today’s Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores of 2023. BRR is also recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing businesses headquartered in South Carolina as well as the Charlotte metro region in 2023.

At our core, we are a purpose-driven organization, and it inspires everything that we do. We think about living out our organizational purpose through our passion for Furnishing Life’s Best Memories for others – for our Memory Makers, our guests, whom we are privileged to serve, and our neighbors in our communities. 

We encourage you to learn more about Broad River Retail. Visit our website, broadriverretail.com, and check out our podcast, storiesfromtheriver.com.

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Broad River Retail

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**CULTURE SNAPSHOT: **

Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of ‘~~Furnishing Life’s Best Memories’ ~~. At Broad River, we call all our employees “Memory Makers.” We do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities.

We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley Furniture licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.

**AT A GLANCE: **

Broad River Retail is seeking a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills to join the team as the People Coordinator. The People Coordinator reports to the Director, People Experience, but will directly support the Senior Vice President, People at all times and will also support the People Leadership Team (three Director level leaders) where/as needed.

The People Coordinator must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills. The People Coordinator must also have a positive, joyful, and energetic attitude. The People Coordinator will need to be able to work confidentially and professionally with flexibility in handling multiple priorities in a high-performing environment.

**A DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER: **

**Executive Support: **

- Manage the Senior Vice President (SVP) of People calendar, prioritizing appointments and scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

- Prepare and organize materials for meetings, ensuring the SVP is well-prepared with agendas, reports, and relevant documentation.

**Communication Liaison: **

- Serve as a point of contact between the SVP and People Leadership, facilitating clear and effective communication.

- Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the SVP and/or People Leadership where/as needed.

**Project Coordination: **

- Assist in managing People projects by tracking deadlines, coordinating tasks, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

- Support the development and implementation where/as needed.

**Confidential Information Handling: **

- Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information within the People Department.

**Special Occasions: **

- Organize internal People events such as training sessions, team-building activities, and/or People Ally recognition ceremonies, handling logistics and arrangements that are led and owned by the SVP.

**Office Management: **

- Manage inventory of office supplies, anticipating needs, placing orders, and verifying receipts.

**Administrative Tasks: **

- Manage travel arrangements and itineraries for the SVP and People Leadership Team, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.

- Maintain office supplies inventory and order necessary materials to ensure the People department runs smoothly.

**Additional Duties: **

- Execute other tasks assigned to support the SVP and People Leadership Team.

**Qualifications: **

- Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role working/supporting Human Resources.

- Strong knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

- Proficiency in MS Office and presentation tools like Canva, PowerPoint, etc.

- Excellent planning, time management, and multitasking skills.

- High-level verbal and written communication abilities.

- Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School diploma with relevant experience considered.

**WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT: **

- Physical requirements such as repetitive bending, lifting, and squatting. Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

- Be able to routinely lift 15 lbs. alone, or team lift heavier pieces

- Hybrid role with three (3) days in the office.

- Monday through Friday schedule.

- Able to travel to company locations as necessary.

~~In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. ~~

**MEMORY MAKER PERKS AND BENEFITS: **

- Salary Range range based on numerous factors including experience, knowledge, skill, and ability

- Internal opportunities for career growth and advancement.

- This position is contract to hire.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU: **

Broad River Retail is an EEOC compliant company and committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

People Coordinator

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