Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
About This Opportunity
The HR Specialist provides support to employees, managers, and HR partners across Retail. This role delivers efficient, consistent, and customer-focused service across core HR processes, including employee lifecycle transactions, general HR questions and system support, while ensuring compliance and data accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Partners with HR Business Partners, leaders and associates to support routine HR processes and procedures
Serve as a resource for routine HR questions to appropriate resources and support teams
Support day-to-day HR transactions and organizational maintenance within Workday.
Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure timely and accurate processing of associate changes
Assist HR Business Partners with transaction audits and data validation
Produce recurring workforce reports and dashboards, including headcount, turnover, hiring activity, internal movement, promotions, and other workforce metrics for Finance and HR Business Partners
Support and prepare materials for cyclical HR processes such as merit, talent reviews, succession planning, organizational discussions, and workforce planning activities.
Coordinate follow-up actions and documentation resulting from HR and team meetings.
Document processes, maintain project trackers, and support implementation activities.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, process consistency, and the overall employee experience.
Assist with associate communications and HR program administration.
Build foundational knowledge of HR Business Partner practices, employment policies, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Gain exposure to employee relations, talent management, and business partnership activities through guided participation and mentorship.
Support special HR projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
0-2 years of professional experience in Human Resources, business operations, analytics, administration, customer service or a related field.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong customer service mindset and ability to build positive working relationships.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0-2 years professional experience in Human Resources, business operations, analytics, administration, customer service, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with or ability to support day-to-day HR transactions in Workday
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to build positive working relationships
MillerKnoll Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MillerKnoll and has not been reviewed or approved by MillerKnoll.
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Healthcare Strength — Health options include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles, no‑cost preventive care, prescription benefits, mental health support, an Employee Assistance Program, and disability coverage. These elements collectively signal a robust healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features immediate 401(k) eligibility with a core employer contribution and matching on employee contributions. Additional wealth-building options include an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants such as RSUs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Milk Stork for traveling mothers, Bright Horizons childcare/eldercare support, and dedicated mother’s/retreat rooms. These resources strengthen support for caregivers and family needs.
MillerKnoll Insights
What We Do
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. Our portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—we generate insights, pioneer innovations, and champion ideas to help spaces better support how people live, work, and gather today. We reach customers across office, residential, healthcare, and education markets through a network of MillerKnoll dealers, all of whom are highly credentialed, independently owned businesses. In addition, we manage an ever-expanding global retail footprint delivering world-class brick-and-mortar and ecommerce experiences.
