HR Manager

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a dedicated HR Manager to serve as a field-based partner delivering end-to-end HR support across 2–6 stores in a district. You will drive workforce performance, engagement, and talent strategies while leading HR practices that influence sales and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of HR experience in multi-unit or retail environments and a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with a strong focus on policy compliance and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• 3+ years of HR experience in multi-unit or retail environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Store HR Leadership & Partnership: serve as primary HR contact for 2–6 stores and guide store managers and associates.
• Talent Management & Development: lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for hourly and salaried roles.
• Associate Relations & Workplace Culture: address relations issues, conduct investigations, and foster a positive work environment.
• HR Compliance & Risk Mitigation: ensure policy compliance and monitor HR metrics.
• Operational Excellence: maintain Workday accuracy and use data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

People management

Talent development

HR policies

Communication

Change management

Influencing leaders

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Position Purpose

The HR Manager (HRM) is a field-based business partner responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support across 2-6 retail stores within a district. This role is pivotal in enabling workforce performance, associate engagement, optimizing talent strategies, and supporting operational excellence. The HRM will drive high-impact HR practices that directly influence sales growth, customer satisfaction, and associate productivity, while also serving as a change agent for the modernization of field HR.

Position Purpose

The HR Manager (HRM) is a field-based business partner responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support across 2-6 retail stores within a district. This role is pivotal in enabling workforce performance, associate engagement, optimizing talent strategies, and supporting operational excellence. The HRM will drive high-impact HR practices that directly influence sales growth, customer satisfaction, and associate productivity, while also serving as a change agent for the modernization of field HR.

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Key Responsibilities

• Store HR Leadership & Partnership - Serve as the primary HR contact for 2–6 stores, supporting store managers and leadership teams, and associates. Partner with the DHRM to align HR initiatives with district and company goals. Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Talent Management & Development - Lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding for hourly and salaried roles within assigned stores. Support succession planning and career pathing for store associates and leaders. Facilitate training, coaching, and provide guidance to leaders with the performance management process.
• Associate Relations & Workplace Culture - Address associate relations issues, conduct investigations, and ensure appropriate resolution. Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment. Proactively reduce associate relations and workplace risk issues.
• HR Compliance & Risk Mitigation - Ensure consistent application of company policies and compliance with labor laws. Monitor and report on HR compliance metrics (e.g., I-9, meal periods).Support workplace violence prevention and labor relations case management.
• Operational Excellence - Ensure Workday accuracy and partner with the HR Service Center as needed. Use data and insights to identify trends and recommend improvements. Participate in store visits and operational reviews.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• This Position typically reports to the District Human Resources Manager (DHRM)
• Supports Store Managers, leadership teams and store associates within assigned stores

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel between assigned stores as needed.
• May require overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time, depending on geographical area of store placement.

Physical Requirements

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking and standing.

Working Conditions

• Located mostly indoors. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Minimum Education

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

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 3+ years of HR experience, ideally in a multi-unit or retail environment

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

• None

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience

• Track record of influencing different levels of leadership without authority

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Develops Talent
• Decision Quality
• Plans & Aligns
• Business Insight
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Results
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Ambiguity
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levels
• Demonstrated commitment to a values-based workplace