Job Description

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 lead a team of HR Experts that 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. As the Human Resources Team Leader, most of your time is spent with the team and on the salesfloor, understanding business priorities and seeing first-hand how you can continuously propel the business forward in support of growing sales. 

At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Human Resources Team Leader can provide you with the:  

Skills in planning HR department daily/weekly workload to support HR business priorities
Ability to read financial reporting and interpret data
Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
Skills in recruiting and event organization 
Experience with Office Suite computer and workforce management programs
Ability to use industry leading people and scheduling software 
Experience leading a team of hourly HR experts including: skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent 

As a Human Resources Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience. Model, train and coach expectations to deliver the service standard.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Support the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members.
Champion a culture where teams love to work, and guests love to shop; recognize guest-centered behaviors and reward outstanding performance
Collaborate with leaders to build teams that are committed to continuous learning through ongoing observations and reinforcement of guest-centric and sales behaviors
Support the leadership team's capabilities in developing their teams based on career aspirations, individual skills and experiences and provide growth opportunities to retain talent
Support the development of leaders and help your peers be champions of a guest-centric culture
Support leadership with creating schedules that fit both the guest and team members needs by teaching leaders the importance of understanding their team members scheduling desires.
Lead an open-door culture where team members feel heard and issues are quickly resolved
In partnership with the Store Director, create the store staffing strategy and plan intentional recruiting efforts to help store leaders find, hire and onboard talent with the right skills and experiences for their team
Develop a team of HR Experts who serve the total store team by solving problems, removing roadblocks and engaging each team member in a way that connects them to Target’s purpose
Effectively plan and manage team operational and cyclical programs to maximize team member engagement and minimize business disruption
Engage and educate store team on Target’s community initiatives
Build relationships that are important to the store’s community to address the most pressing local needs
Leverage gift card and volunteer accounts to enhance brand awareness and engage team in volunteerism
Establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations
Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target
Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target product sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do
You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (yes, especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Human Resources Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

Previous experience using automated scheduling, time keeping and workforce management applications preferred, but not required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
Lead and hold others accountable
Learn and adapt to current technology needs
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Welcoming and helpful attitude
Effective communication skills

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
Interpret instructions, reports and information
Accurately handle cash register operations
Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds 
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary