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The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable and helpful associates. We offer comprehensive benefits for both full- and part-time positions including medical, dental, 401k, and bonus opportunities. We commit to you that we will work continuously to foster an environment that celebrates diversity, inspires growth, rewards achievement — and empower you to help your customers achieve their goals and realize their vision.

The Home Depot reported sales of $71.3 billion in 2008. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces, Mexico and China. We have also been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as the #1 Most Admired Specialty Retailer and the #13 Most Admired Corporations in America for 2006.

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Job Description:

HR Generalist-


Company: The Home Depot


Job ID: 62783


Position Title: HR Generalist-


Working Location: ME - Portland


Employment Status: Full-Time


Required Experience: 3+ years


Required Education: HS Diploma/GED


Travel Required: 0-25%




Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE -

As an HR Generalist assigned to the district HR team, this role will support the execution of HR initiatives in the areas of Organizational Effectiveness, Staffing, Learning, Performance Management, Associate Relations, and HR Communications for a district. The HRM will have specific responsibility for certain stores within the district to serve as the main point of contact and support for these assigned stores. The HRM will also work as a contributing and flexible member of the District Human Resource Organization by assisting other team members in meeting workload demands as needed.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

  • 20% Provide support to store leaders in creating and maintaining hourly staffing strategies, including full-time to part-time ratio and diversity, in forecasting and using hourly workforce planning data and wage control; providing direction and education to store leaders in coordinating hourly screening including interviews, role plays, individual testing, and group assessments; ensure consistency and compliance with federal, state and local laws and company staffing policies.
  • 20% Coordinate store and district talent review process & participate to ensure associates are accurately assessed; coach store leaders on conducting effective performance reviews.
  • 20% Ensure the quality execution of required curriculum and Roadshows by working with store and district leadership; work on coordinated and integrated career development plans for associates, including individual development plans; oversee and execute hourly orientation and conduct salaried orientation for the district.
  • 10% Oversee and direct the roll-out / implementation of learning and learning materials related to strategic initiatives.
  • 15% Utilizing reports, evaluate opportunities to drive business impact through strategic initiatives focused on associate development; conduct leadership training on employment practices topics. Serve as a resource and provides guidance to the District Manager, District HR Manager, and Store Managers on policy interpretation and application. Conduct regular store visits in assigned stores and conduct one town hall in each store monthly.
  • 15% Assist store leadership teams and District HR Manager on day to day AR issues in the store as well as associate relations decisions regarding terminations, disciplinary matters, performance improvement plans, reductions in force; investigate and ensure appropriate and timely resolution of associate issues raised through the AwareLine process, Staff Action items (letters to corporate officers) and letters received from associates.

    NATURE AND SCOPE --

    Position reports to District Human Resources Manager.
    No direct responsibility for supervising others.

    ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS --


    Must pass a DMV check
    Ability to work a flexible schedule

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -



    EDUCATION REQUIRED -

    The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

    YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3


    CERTIFICATES/LICENSES -



    PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

  • Bachelors degree in human resources or related field of study
  • 5+ years in retail industry or Home Depot equivalent
    Multi-site (6-12 locations) and experience with 1000+ associates
  • 4 years of relevant work experience

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

    Technical Expertise
    Excels in Customer Service
    Acts Strategically
    Drives Excellence
    Delivers Results
    Develops Others
    Influences Others
    Lives Integrity
    Builds Relationships
    Creates Inclusion
    Displays Teamwork
    Plans and Prioritizes
    Communicates Effectively

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