HIRING in miami

GENERAL MANAGER

Posman Books is seeking a full-time motivated, dynamic General Manager at our new location in Miami.  The General Manager will assist in the opening of the new store, which includes hiring and leading a new staff as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the store.   

At Posman Books, we pride ourselves in creating a fun, positive environment for our customers and employees. Our General Managers are at the front of house engaging with customers, providing a welcoming space and excellent retail experience. They are role models who possess exceptional leadership qualities, using teamwork and collaboration to maintain the cohesiveness of our company policies, organization and aesthetics.

Daily operations include:

  • Daily Store Operations – opening/closing tasks, cash handling management, maintaining a presentable clean environment

  • Inventory control – monitoring and receiving merchandise, supervising product placement on the sales floor, managing inventory count and shrink, ordering store supplies

  • Team Management - hiring, training and developing our staff, coordinating staff schedules and meetings, delegating responsibilities, overseeing staff evaluation, payroll submission, terminations

Qualifications:

  • Retail management experience is a must, preferably with bookselling background

  • Must be a reader and lover of books

  • Keen eye for merchandising – we love cards and plushies, as much as we love books

  • Ability to lift as much as 40 lbs

  • Strong communication and listening skills

  • Creative problem-solver with careful attention to detail

  • Flexible to work any shifts and weekends

  • Computer and IT literacy is required - familiarity with MS Office, Google Drive, Slack and ADP Time and Labor

  • Knowledge of Wordstock software is a plus

  • Must be comfortable to travel to our other stores (New York, Atlanta, Boston, and Pittsburgh)

  • Proof of COVID vaccination is required

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

This is a full-time salaried exempt position with bonus potential.  Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, personal time off, holiday pay, vacation pay and employee discounts. Please submit your cover letter and résumé to hello@posmanbooks.com.

HIRING For an

HR GENERALIST

Posman Books, with locations in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Miami, has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist should be based in New York or Boston, and duties will be fulfilled in either of those stores combined with the required travel to all other locations and working remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Engaging with managers and staff to become a trusted resource for information on benefits, payroll, and any other employee concerns.

·       Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

·       Develop company-wide human resources policies and procedures

·       Train managers on HR laws and compliance

·       Bridging management and employee relations by resolving employee grievances, training managers in how to coach and discipline, and counseling employees and supervisors

·       An annual review of benefits that includes meeting and negotiating with insurance brokers

·       Record keeping for all employee records including organizing new hires and maintaining current employees.

·       Perform research on laws, market trends, and other influences that will affect organizational policy regarding human resources and the work environment

·       Support and advance Posman Books’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through its human resources strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Ability to work with all levels of management in retail environment

·       Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations.

·       Experience in all HR concentration areas such as benefits; compensation; workforce planning and employment; employee relations; occupational health, safety, and security; strategic management; employee development; and training.

·       Strong interpersonal skills.

·       Knowledge of EEO policy; Nurture a positive working environment Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

·       Management experience that reflects maturity, professionalism and demonstrates discretion when working with personal matters

·       Retail background highly preferred

This is a full-time salaried exempt position with bonus potential. Salary range starts at $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience.   

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, 401k with company match, personal time off, holiday pay, vacation pay and employee discounts.

Submit cover letter and resume to hr@posmanbooks.com.

HIRING AT ALL LOCATIONS

BOOKSELLERS

At Posman Books, we pride ourselves in creating a fun, positive work environment for our customers and employees alike. Our staff are always engaging with customers and providing an excellent retail experience. Booksellers should have a passion for books, and a knack for customer service. A positive attitude and adaptability are a must!

Bookseller duties include:

  • Running the register

  • Stocking shelves with books, but also our wide variety of cards, gifts, puzzles, stuffed animals and more!  

  • Maintaining a presentable clean environment

If you'd like to be a part of the Posman Books team, email your resume to hr@posmanbooks.com

About Posman Books: Founded in 1999, Posman Books is a family-owned independent bookseller with locations in NYC, Atlanta, Boston, Pittsburgh and Miami (2024).