Mgr, Human Resources (Technology Group)

W. W. Grainger; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts and tuition support

Job summary

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

is a leading broad line distributor with North America and Japan operations. As Human Resources Manager for the Grainger Technology Group, you will align people strategies with business priorities, partner with leaders to shape organization design, and drive engagement across technology functions including Product Engineering, Infrastructure, Architecture, Data Analytics, ML, and Information Security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional work experience required.
• 5+ years progressive Human Resource management required.
• Influencing and facilitating skills that surface differing viewpoints and result in the best actions.
• Successful track record in managing HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into human resource plans and programs.
• Identify and assess human resource needs in designated departments with centers of excellence.
• Partner with leaders to develop organization structure and job design based on work processes.
• Provide expertise in areas of human capital such as employee development and performance.
• Guide leaders on performance management tools with HR partners.
• Ensure learning and growth opportunities are identified and acted on for individuals and teams.
• Coach the business through change management to execute important projects.
• Drive engagement and a great experience for Grainger team members.
• Lead HR processes and communicate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participate in interviews for key roles.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working®by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

As the Human Resources Manager supporting the Grainger Technology Group (GTG), you will serve as a strategic partner to leaders across a broad and evolving technology organization. You will translate GTG’s business and technology priorities into people, organization, and talent strategies that strengthen leadership capability, align talent with future needs, increase internal mobility, and enable teams to deliver with greater speed, clarity, and accountability. This role will support leaders across technology functions—including Product Engineering, Infrastructure and Platform Engineering, Architecture, Data and Analytics, Machine Learning, Information Security, and Business Systems—while partnering across HR to deliver an inclusiveand high-performing team member experience.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

YouWill

Translate business needs into human resource plans and programs

Identify and assess human resource needs in designated departments. Collaborate with human resource "centers of excellence" (i.e. Total Rewards, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Organization Effectiveness). Provide expertise in areas of human capital such as employee development, performance, talent acquisition, inclusion and diversity and total rewards

Partner with leaders to develop organization structure and job design based on work processes.

Provide expertise in areas of human capital such as employee development, performance, talent acquisition,

Provide guidance to leaders on performance management tools within specific departments in partnership with team member relations advisors

Ensure appropriate learning and growth opportunities are identified and acted on for individuals and teams.

Coach the business through the appropriate change management steps to ensure successful execution of important projects

Coach leaders to improve engagement and create a great experience for Grainger team members

Drive process and clarity for all key HR processes; communicate in the business to achieve the desired process outcomes

Participate in interviews for key roles

You Have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional work experience required

5+ years progressive Human Resource management required

Influencing and facilitating skills, which surface differing viewpoints and result in the best course of actions. Understanding of organization dynamics and can navigate appropriate channels.

Success managing projects.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.