Human Resources Expert

Target Target · Retail · Toledo, OH

This role is for a Human Resources Expert at Target. Responsibilities include understanding employment laws, using HR software, recruiting, supporting training, and managing HR processes. The role emphasizes guest and team member interaction, flexibility, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. It requires effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical requirements include lifting merchandise and remaining mobile for the duration of shifts.

What you'd actually do

  1. Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
  2. 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.
  3. Lead focused recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire candidates.
  4. Support team member and leader training needs and be an advocate for continuous learning.
  5. Deliver on all Human Resources processes and programs to maximize team member engagement and minimize business disruption.

Skills

Required

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
  • Effective communication skills

Nice to have

  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • Understanding federal, state and local employment laws
  • Using basic Microsoft Office Suite computer and workforce management programs
  • Effectively using scheduling software
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
  • 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
  • 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).