POSITION PURPOSE
As a key member of store management team, the Store Human Resources Manager provides essential leadership as we continue to build upon our foundation of success. The Store Human Resources Manager is responsible for attracting, motivating and retaining a high-performing diverse workforce in a Home Depot retail store. Responsibilities include effective management and execution of learning, career development, employment practices, recognition and reward, staffing, performance management systems, compliance and creating and maintaining a positive associate relations environment. 

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organization Effectiveness - Drive the store HR Review process to accurately assess talent. Coordinate Associate surveys and assessments as necessary.
• Staffing - Manage the hiring process to ensure compliance with all applicable law and policy. Forecast and analyze workforce planning data and provide feedback to management team. Execute store staffing strategy focusing on proper full-time to peak-time ratio, certified specialists, diversity and demographics. Recommend final candidates for job openings with start rate proposals to store manager for approval. Assist with external recruitment including targeted salaried managers as necessary.
• Training, Learning and Development - Effectively execute Associate training programs in the store. Assess training needs and quality of store training delivery. Ensure training is provided on AR/HR issues. Ensure store management including associates in supervisory capacity is trained on Title VII (US) and relevant Federal, State and Local employment laws. Ensure that each Associate has an opportunity for training and development.
• Performance Management - Drive the review process for consistency, fairness, timeliness and effective utilization of payroll to maximize store performance. Coach and provide input to other managers and supervisors to provide quality, timely and consistent reviews. Ensure proper payroll administration and effective wage management with store manager.
• Career Development - Ensure that each Associate has an opportunity for career development and understands his/her growth opportunities. Ensure that other managers and supervisors are developing strong Associate game plans and are consistently following up on those game plans. Work with store management team to identify and develop talent.
• Employment Practices - Proactively maintain a positive Associate relations environment and support the Open Door policy/Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. Handle Associate issues and facilitate in-store resolutions that are fair and consistent. Work with Division HR Manager and Employment Practices Manager to investigate and coordinate the handling of associate issues and concerns to maintain a positive work environment and support the Company goal to attract, motivate and retain a high-performing diverse workforce. Make decisions regarding counseling and termination of associates.
• Benefits and Healthcare Management - Ensure proper administration of benefits information including healthcare, 401K, ESPP, workers compensation, Associate services, and The Homer Fund.
• Workplace Initiatives - Manage internal communication in store. Responsible for all District, Division, and Atlanta SSC communication including Merchandising, Operations, Store Meeting, Town Halls, and Break room communication. Ensure that the store has active Team Depot and Wellness programs.

  NATURE AND SCOPE

  • Reports to Store Manager.

    ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

    • Typically requires overnight travel 5-20% of the time