Strategic HR Leader: Culture, Talent & Compliance

The Home Depot; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in the United States is seeking an experienced HR professional to implement HR plans across departments, optimize people resources, and drive performance. You will shape culture, ensure employment law compliance, and lead leadership development and succession efforts.

This strategic role requires collaboration, project management, and strong HR expertise. Responsibilities include advising on organization structure, driving culture change, and supporting staffing and diversity

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Must pass the drug test and complete required training or orientation courses.
• Strong knowledge of HR specialties and employment law; solid project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; adaptability and organizational ability.
• Leadership experience not required for all roles; may involve managing a small team for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Resolve general associate relations issues.
• Gather information for investigations.
• Address turnover and identify trends and problems.
• Identify breaches of culture/values affecting the workplace.
• Support SOP and employment law consistency.
• Manage succession planning, management development and performance management.
• Provide tools and facilitate meetings for development (e.g., 360 feedback).
• Advise management on organization structure changes.
• Provide tools to drive cultural change (climate surveys, town halls).
• Train management on selection and staffing resources/tools.
• Increase awareness of diversity and improve candidate pool diversity.
• Plan, coordinate and attend job fairs.
• Counsel and coach management on personnel decisions, leadership and effectiveness.
• Represent HR in corporate-wide initiatives.
• Conduct HR trainings and associate orientations.
• Manage HR projects as required.

Skills

HR experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Home Depot in the United States is seeking an experienced HR professional to implement HR plans across departments, optimize people resources, and drive performance. You will shape culture, ensure employment law compliance, and lead leadership development and succession efforts.

This strategic role requires collaboration, project management, and strong HR expertise. Responsibilities include advising on organization structure, driving culture change, and supporting staffing and diversity