HR Generalist Portland, ME (USA) Apply Online			Send this Job to a Friend
Post Date:	10/20/09	Company:	The Home Depot
Compensation:	not given	Contact:
Job Type:	Full Time	Phone:
Education:	High School / GED	Fax:
Experience:	2 - 5 years	Mailing Address:
Travel:	Negligible
Reference:	PCK377-163548

Job Description: Company: The Home Depot Job ID: 62783 Position Title: HR Generalist- Working Location: ME - Portland Employment Status: Full-Time Required Experience: 3+ years Required Education: HS Diploma/GED Travel Required: 0-25% Job Description: POSITION PURPOSE - As an HR Generalist assigned to the district HR team, this role will support the execution of HR initiatives in the areas of Organizational Effectiveness, Staffing, Learning, Performance Management, Associate Relations, and HR Communications for a district. The HRM will have specific responsibility for certain stores within the district to serve as the main point of contact and support for these assigned stores. The HRM will also work as a contributing and flexible member of the District Human Resource Organization by assisting other team members in meeting workload demands as needed. MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - 20% Provide support to store leaders in creating and maintaining hourly staffing strategies, including full-time to part-time ratio and diversity, in forecasting and using hourly workforce planning data and wage control; providing direction and education to store leaders in coordinating hourly screening including interviews, role plays, individual testing, and group assessments; ensure consistency and compliance with federal, state and local laws and company staffing policies. 20% Coordinate store and district talent review process & participate to ensure associates are accurately assessed; coach store leaders on conducting effective performance reviews. 20% Ensure the quality execution of required curriculum and Roadshows by working with store and district leadership; work on coordinated and integrated career development plans for associates, including individual development plans; oversee and execute hourly orientation and conduct salaried orientation for the district. 10% Oversee and direct the roll-out / implementation of learning and learning materials related to strategic initiatives. 15% Utilizing reports, evaluate opportunities to drive business impact through strategic initiatives focused on associate development; conduct leadership training on employment practices topics. Serve as a resource and provides guidance to the District Manager, District HR Manager, and Store Managers on policy interpretation and application. Conduct regular store visits in assigned stores and conduct one town hall in each store monthly. 15% Assist store leadership teams and District HR Manager on day to day AR issues in the store as well as associate relations decisions regarding terminations, disciplinary matters, performance improvement plans, reductions in force; investigate and ensure appropriate and timely resolution of associate issues raised through the AwareLine process, Staff Action items (letters to corporate officers) and letters received from associates. NATURE AND SCOPE -- Position reports to District Human Resources Manager. No direct responsibility for supervising others. ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -- Must pass a DMV check Ability to work a flexible schedule MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION REQUIRED - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED. YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3 CERTIFICATES/LICENSES - PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors degree in human resources or related field of study 5+ years in retail industry or Home Depot equivalent Multi-site (6-12 locations) and experience with 1000+ associates 4 years of relevant work experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES - Technical Expertise Excels in Customer Service Acts Strategically Drives Excellence Delivers Results Develops Others Influences Others Lives Integrity Builds Relationships Creates Inclusion Displays Teamwork Plans and Prioritizes Communicates Effectively

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