Human Resources Expert

Target; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Human Resources Expert to support store teams in Fort Wayne, IN. You will ensure a positive guest and team member experience, assist with recruitment, and uphold HR processes with attention to compliance and safety.

The role emphasizes flexible teamwork, adapting to business needs, and providing training support across locations. This position involves direct guest interaction and HR administration in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Customer‑facing role requiring warm, helpful interaction.
• Strong communication across devices and tech platforms.
• Ability to work independently and with the team.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring guest experience and greet guests at 10 ft and 4 ft.
• Assist guests in finding items and resolving issues for a smooth shop visit.
• End every transaction with a sincere thank you and support peers as needed.
• Lead recruiting efforts to help store leaders hire candidates.
• Support training and serve as a resource for scheduling and pay practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Welcoming attitude

Multidevice communication

Effective communication

Teamwork

Guest issue resolution

Attention to detail

multitasking under pressure

Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 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

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

• 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).

Skills

• 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

About

• 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 breaks

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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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.