Human Resources Expert

Roundel; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Altoona, IA is seeking a Human Resources Expert to support store teams with recruiting, scheduling, training, and compliance. You will help address staffing needs and deliver a friendly, guest-centric experience.

You will work in a fast-paced retail environment, collaborating with leaders to ensure safety, policy adherence, and continuous learning. Flexibility with hours, including peak times, is expected.

Qualifications

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
• Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments: greet guests at various distances, help locate items, and thank guests at the end of transactions.
• Support store leaders in recruiting, scheduling, and talent needs.
• Partner with HR leadership to ensure compliance, training, and continuous learning.

Skills

Welcoming attitude

Multi-frequency communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexible scheduling

Guest service

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Human Resources Expert### Human Resources ExpertApply: 3414 8th St SW, Altoona,IA 50009-1024: Variable: Posted Today: R0000479522Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $16.25 USD per hour**ALL ABOUT TARGET**Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.**ALL ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES**You are a team that champions change, proactively removes roadblocks and builds diverse and inclusive talent strategies to deliver on our guest centric mission. You are part of a Human Resource (HR) team who are committed to supporting teams and leaders to build a sales force that is passionate about exceeding guests’ expectations and a place where teams love to work.**At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Human Resources Expert can provide you with the skills and experience of:*** Understanding federal, state and local employment laws* Using basic Microsoft Office Suite computer and workforce management programs* Effectively using scheduling software**As a Human Resources Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:*** Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:* Greet:* 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave* 4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction* Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience* End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you* Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude* Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience* Work with your HR leader to anticipate and address specific talent and staffing needs for each area of the business; this includes understanding guests’ needs and ensuring the right mix of experience and skills to deliver on the in-store and digital shopping experiences.* Lead focused recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire candidates.* Support team member and leader training needs and be an advocate for continuous learning.* Be an expert resource for scheduling systems and pay practices.* Be approachable and available by listening to team members and collaborate with appropriate leaders to take action as needed.* Deliver on all Human Resources processes and programs to maximize team member engagement and minimize business disruption.* Support your leader in following company compliance policies that mitigate risk to the team member experience.* Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.* Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.* All other duties based on business needs.**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR****This may be the right job for you if:*** You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.* You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.* You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).**The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a****Human Resources Expert. But****there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:*** Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members* Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.* Effective communication skills* Work both independently and with a team* Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot* Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes* Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes**We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:*** Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.* Frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds, without additional assistance from others.* Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.* Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).* Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaksFind competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_A | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_A**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel. Application deadline is : 11/26/2026