Human Resources Expert

Target Target · Retail · Bakersfield, CA

This role is for a Human Resources Expert at Target, focusing on talent acquisition, team member support, training, and compliance with employment laws and company policies. It involves direct interaction with guests and team members, managing HR processes, and ensuring a positive work environment. The role requires a welcoming attitude, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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 enthusiasm to deliver on the in-store and digital shopping experiences.
  2. Lead focused recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire candidates with the right skills and experiences to best serve their guest.
  3. Support team member and leader training needs and be an advocate for continuous learning.
  4. Be an expert resource for scheduling systems and pay practices.
  5. Be approachable and available by listening to team members and collaborating with appropriate leaders to take action as needed.

Skills

Required

  • 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 a multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • Lift product up to 10 pounds regularly 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); reliable and prompt attendance necessary

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
  • Experience using basic Microsoft Office Suite computer and workforce management programs
  • Ability to effectively use scheduling software

What the JD emphasized

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
  • basic Microsoft Office Suite computer and workforce management programs
  • scheduling software
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Attention to detail and follow a multi-step processes
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary