DC HR Manager - Seattle FDC/BDC

The Home Depot; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an HR leader for the Distribution Center to drive talent acquisition, development, and associate engagement. You will partner with DC and regional leadership to deliver HR programs, ensure lawful practices, and maintain strong employee relations across the DC.

You will oversee staffing, training, investigations, and program delivery while aligning with company values and business objectives. Overnight travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws (EEO, wage & hour, ADA, FMLA) and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition, talent management, associate relations, development and engagement for the Distribution Center.
• Ensure HR initiatives are executed timely and with high quality within the DC, partnering with DC leadership.
• Protect and maintain direct employer/associate relationships and educate related issues and law.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and HR review processes.
• Collaborate with RHRM and peers on projects and supply chain support.

Skills

Follow-up skills

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Investigating & performance management

Team building

Education

B.S. degree in Business/HR/Psychology

HR Generalist experience (3+ years if no degree)

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for leading talent acquisition, talent management, associate relations, development, and associate engagement in the Distribution Center in support of company values and business objectives. Provide excellent customer service by building partnerships and being responsive to the needs of associates, local leadership, region/SSC leadership, other DCs and store partners. Addresses issues such employee engagement, development, staffing, meeting learning objectives, partnering with RHRM, AR and Learning in management development, assoociate concerns, investigations and project management. Drives THD values and HR programs to ensure we remain an employer of choice for our associates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure HR initiatives/processes are executed timely and with high quality within the DC. Provide HR guidance to the DC Management group.
• Facilitate all staffing responsiblities 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 direct employer/associate relationship in the DC. Proactively communicate Home Depot’s direct employer/associate relationship philosphy through education, communication and understanding of related issues and law and by addressing all issues towards the purpose of providing an Issue Free/direct employer/associate relationship.
• Assure excellent associate relations practices in the DC by insuring associate problems/issues are resolved quickly, 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 RHRM in managing and monitoring the process of leadership development, succession planning and the HR Review process.
• Work with RHRM and peer HRM’s on project management and support Supply Chain efforts.
• Understand Home Depot’s business and how HR efforts support accomplishing business goals.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Regional Human Resources Manager.
• Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.

Travel Requirements:

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

Physical 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.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Business, HR Management, Psychology preferred.
• If no degree at least 3 years of progressive HR Generalist Experience required.

Minimum Education:

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

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

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.

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $90,000.00 - $120,000.00