Executive Team Leader Human Resources (Assistant Manager HR ) - Lexington, SC

Target•Lexington, SC
•$64,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader Human Resources leads HR strategy and a team of HR Experts and Team Leaders, supporting store leaders and team members while spending substantial time with the team and on the sales floor. The role focuses on building an inclusive, guest-centric culture; developing talent; recruiting and onboarding; supporting scheduling and staffing; and planning HR programs related to culture, pay, rewards, and benefits. The position also contributes to store sales and profitability, supports organizational change, and helps ensure the store operates safely, ethically, and in compliance with applicable requirements. Work schedules are flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Comfort with ambiguity.
  • Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • Ability to manage workload and independently prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations.
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and create a service culture that prioritizes the guest experience; model, train, and coach service expectations.
  • Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing development, inclusive behaviors, and proactive management of bias.
  • Drive total store sales and understand how the HR area and team contribute to store profitability.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in store trends.
  • Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to help drive the business.
  • Recognize guest-service behaviors and reward outstanding performance.
  • Build teams committed to continuous learning through observation and reinforcement of service and sales behaviors.
  • Support leadership in promoting equitable experiences, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Engage and educate store teams about Target community initiatives and build relationships addressing local needs.
  • Use gift card and volunteer accounts to increase brand awareness and team volunteerism.
  • Develop leaders to champion a guest-centric culture.
  • Promote an open-door culture where team members feel heard and issues are resolved quickly.
  • Support leaders in creating schedules that consider guest and team member needs, and teach leaders to understand team members' scheduling preferences.
  • Develop staffing strategies that improve predictability of team member hours and identify when external staffing is needed.
  • Guide store leaders in hiring and onboarding talent suited to team, guest, and business needs.
  • Develop HR Experts and applicable Team Leaders who support the total store team, solve problems, remove roadblocks, and connect team members to Target's purpose.
  • Plan and manage team operational and cyclical programs related to culture, pay, rewards, and benefits to maximize engagement and minimize business disruption.
  • Develop and coach Team Leaders to elevate team skills and expertise.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
  • Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to do the same and hold others accountable.
  • Follow safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among other health benefits and programs.
  • 401(k).
  • Employee discount.
  • Short-term disability.
  • Long-term disability.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Paid vacation.
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