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Job Description:

HR Manager - Distribution Center


Company: The Home Depot


Job ID: 62746


Position Title: HR Manager - Distribution Center


Working Location: AZ - Phoenix


Employment Status: Full-Time


Required Experience: 3+ years


Required Education: HS Diploma/GED


Travel Required: 0-25%




Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for monitoring HR, Associate Relations (AR), Hourly Staffing and training activities in the Distribution Center in support of company values and business objectives. Provide excellent customer service by building partnerships and being responsive to the HR and AR concerns of Divisional HRM, DC Management, Dir. of HR for Global Logistics and the Associates of the Distribution Center. Working to address issues such as DC morale, skills training, hourly staffing, meeting learning objectives, partnering with Division HRM on management development, associate concerns, investigations and project management will be the main goals of this position.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Ensure HR initiatives/processes are executed consistently within the DC. Provide HR guidance to the DC Management group.
  • Facilitate all hourly staffing responsibilities of the DC, in partnership with DC Management team, in light of the requirement of Home Depot being a Government Contractor. Includes recruiting, reporting and management of system requirements.
  • Protect and maintain Home Depot's union free status in the DC. Proactively communicate Home Depot's Union Free philosophy through education, communication and understanding of related issues and law and by addressing all issues towards the purpose of providing a Issue Free/Union Free environment.
  • Assure excellent associate relations practices in the DC by insuring associate problems/issues are resolved, using consistent communication methods, fair treatment and respect for all people and consistent application of Home Depot's policies and programs and SOP's. Protect and facilitate Home Depot's Open Door policy.
  • Understand and insure Home Depot's application and protection of all current employment laws (EEO, Wage & Hour, Labor, ADA, FMLA). Follow any investigations through to appropriate completion. Keep accurate and complete documentation on all issues.
  • Determine needs and assist in the development, implementation and delivery of knowledge management and learning programs with the purpose of career enhancement and development for all hourly associates in the DC. Assist the DHRM in managing and monitoring the process of leadership development, succession planning and the HR Review process.
  • Work with Divisional HRM on project management and support divisional efforts.
  • Understand Home Depot's business and how HR efforts assist in accomplishing business goals.

    NATURE AND SCOPE

  • Typically reports to Divisional Human Resources Manager, Distribution.
  • This position has no direct reports.

    ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be eighteen years of age
  • Must pass the Drug Test
  • Must pass the Background Check
  • Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

    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


    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

  • If no degree at least 3 years of progressive HR Generalist Experience required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. degree in Business, HR Management, Psychology preferred.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent follow-up skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills coupled with distinct organizational skills
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge of all laws relating to HR Management. Maintain a high level of knowledge of HD SOP's, HD Benefit Policies, etc.
  • Strong relationship building and partnering skills. Excellent skills in associate relations and the ability to be flexible.
  • Strong skills in investigating, ADR, learning, performance management and team building
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


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