HR Advisor – Corporate Merchandising and Operations

Nordstrom

HR Advisor in Corporate Merchandising and Operations focusing on employee relations and performance management processes. Collaborating closely with managers and supervisors in a hybrid role based out of Seattle, WA.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,500 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR processes, including employee relations and performance management, while effectively analyzing and reporting on workforce metrics. Strong communication and organizational skills facilitate collaboration with leadership and ensure compliance with company policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ProcessesPerformance Management ProgramsWorkforce DashboardsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

HR ReportingWorkforce Metrics AnalysisCompliance TrainingPerformance Improvement PlansDocumentation Tracking

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

HR DashboardsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Retail IndustryCompliance RatesTurnoverAbsenteeismPerformance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate, analyze, and distribute accurate HR reports in a timely and effective manner
Support org health reporting by tracking and synthesizing key workforce metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, compliance rates)
Serve as a subject matter expert for HR processes, including required compliance training
Identify trends and recommend follow-up needed with leaders related to compliance, hiring, and performance management processes
Communicate status updates on training and required rhythm-of-the business activities
Collaborate with Managers and Supervisors to provide guidance on PDD and PIP processes
Use company policies and procedures to ensure consistency in handling ER cases
Track ER cases for the assigned groups, identify trends, and escalate ER cases to HRBPs, the ER team, or other groups as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ experience in human resources or related field
Experience administering employee relations processes (e.g., documentation, tracking, and resolution) and performance management programs (e.g., review cycles, goal documentation, performance improvement plans)
Experience in using workforce dashboards or org health reports
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at different levels, including senior managers and leaders.
Experience working in the retail industry preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision
Dental
Retirement
Paid Time Away
Life Insurance
Disability
Merchandise Discount
EAP Resources