District HR Business Partner

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Hanover, MD

7d•$111,200 - $185,800

About The Position

The District HR Business Partner partners with leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support business objectives, improve organizational performance, and align with company values. The role advises leaders on strategic and operational decisions, applies current HR research and trends, and supports effective leadership, talent development, engagement, and customer service across assigned sites. The position guides leaders through performance management, organizational diagnostics, talent assessment, recruiting and staffing, change management, and communication planning. It partners with HR Centers of Expertise, Talent Acquisition, field leadership, and other business leaders to develop solutions, support site openings, closings, relocations, and restructuring, and strengthen community engagement and local hiring partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement, if applicable.
5 years of progressive HR experience demonstrating increasing responsibility and/or authority.
3 years of HR generalist experience across multiple disciplines, such as workforce planning, talent acquisition, and career development, including interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs, and processes.
1 year of experience managing or supervising others, with direct or indirect report responsibility.
3 years of experience working in a cross-functional team environment with exempt and non-exempt staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
7 years of progressive HR experience.
2 years of experience working in multiple locations.
3 years of experience managing or supervising others, including 1 year of direct-report responsibility.
3 years of experience managing a cross-functional team with exempt and non-exempt staff while maintaining a union-free environment.
Demonstrated experience developing, adapting, or facilitating training.
Demonstrated experience actively serving as a strategic business partner for other parts of the organization.
Relevant professional certifications, such as Professional in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders in planning so strategic plans drive business results, optimize customer service, and align with company values.
Contribute to people strategies that support business strategies and objectives and improve business and organizational performance; support and influence operational and strategic decisions.
Stay informed about business conditions, HR research, and trends, and present an informed point of view.
Identify development solutions and consult with leaders on accelerating associate development through exposure events, project assignments, coaching, and similar approaches.
Promote high performance through coaching, regular constructive feedback, and the annual performance evaluation process.
Guide and coach site people leaders on people leadership and organizational management practices.
Encourage associates and people leaders to adopt new philosophies, technologies, and company initiatives.
Partner with site leadership to engage and coach associates on the floor and promote a customer service culture.
Provide input to HR Centers of Expertise on functional strategies, programs, and practices, and advocate for business leaders and managers.
Advise and hold sites accountable for sustaining engagement action plans, including suggesting tactics, serving as a sounding board, and reviewing and approving plans within the assigned area.
Use organizational diagnostics such as surveys, workforce analysis, and HR compliance reporting to identify talent and engagement challenges and opportunities; partner with leaders and HR Centers of Expertise on solutions.
Promote adoption and effective use of company reward, recognition, talent, and communication programs, engaging HR Centers of Expertise when needed.
Participate in interviewing and selecting site people leaders to promote consistent leadership quality.
Lead talent assessment and development discussions with site leaders using guidance and materials from HR Centers of Expertise.
Lead conversations with site teams about sourcing, recruiting, and staffing plans, and partner with Talent Acquisition to determine and support hiring plans.
Coach leaders on change management and resistance management according to Lowe’s change management methodology.
Work with business leaders to identify and overcome barriers to change, including facilitating discussions to identify root causes and coaching managers on mitigation tactics.
Develop and implement plans to achieve exceptional results from change initiatives.
Identify potential communication inconsistencies and align communication plans with company strategy.
Partner with Field Leadership on community outreach and engagement, including local job fairs, community service, and local hiring partnerships.
Support HR activities during new site openings, closings, or relocations.
Partner with senior HR leaders to provide human capital consultation for team, department, or broader business and operational restructuring.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling.
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Lowe’s Associate Discount and broad discount platform.
Other discretionary benefits, based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, Lowe’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards.
Learning and development opportunities.
Wellness programs.
Parental and family-building benefits.