Store Human Resources Manager

The Home Depot Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Waterloo is seeking a Store Human Resources Manager to build an engaged workforce. The role involves workforce planning, employee engagement initiatives, and supporting management with strategic priorities. Candidates should have HR generalist experience, strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work a flexible retail schedule. This position offers the opportunity to shape a positive work environment and contribute to the store's success.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years HR Generalist experience preferred but not required.
• Broad knowledge and experience across many HR disciplines.
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including some evenings/weekends.
• Retail or hospitality experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business leader who builds an engaged workforce.
• Complete an annual workforce plan including recruitment strategies.
• Support leaders in implementing change initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organization skills

Customer service driven

Job description

Overview

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. “At Home Depot HR professionals are inspired by our values to be architects of a great place to be.”

Position Purpose: To act as a business leader who builds an engaged workforce that meets current & future needs in response to our business trends using the Home Depot values to guide all actions/decisions.

Position

Store Human Resources Manager

Associate Engagement

• Role model for living our values everyday and fostering a high level of associate engagement


• Oversee consistency, fairness and detailed completion of key positive associate relations practices: regular town halls, investigations, performance management, compensation, health and safety, recognition, open door policy and communication processes

Workforce Planning

• Complete an annual workforce plan for the store including talent, recruitment and cross training strategies and ensure the store workforce reflects the diversity of the local community


• Identify current/future staffing needs; Initiate, coordinate and participate in Store Job Fairs


• Build and Edit Weekly Staffing Schedules


• Lead the store quarterly talent discussions and succession planning process

Strategic Priorities and Business Support

• Support leaders implementing change initiatives and responding to challenges


• Share and apply industry trends to critical initiatives


• Review customer satisfaction scores to identify trends in key focus areas of opportunity


• Participate in Weekly Business Walks to support and coach leaders in order to enhance selling and service behaviors

Experience/Knowledge Required

• 3 -5 years HR Generalist experience preferred but not required


• Broad knowledge and experience across the many HR disciplines


• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including some evenings/weekends


• Retail or Hospitality experience an asset but not required


• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and able to influence others


• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize and customer service driven