Human Resource Expert

Target • Jersey City, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Expert supports Target’s human resources team in building and developing store teams, meeting talent and staffing needs, and helping create a positive experience for team members and guests. The role includes recruiting support, training advocacy, scheduling and pay-practice expertise, and delivery of HR processes and programs. It also includes guest-service responsibilities and collaboration with leaders and peers to address team member needs, maintain compliance, and minimize business disruption.

The position is fast-paced, active, and physically demanding, requiring flexibility to meet business needs. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. The role requires remaining mobile throughout a scheduled shift, handling merchandise, and working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements when performing certain duties.

Requirements

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to resolve guest questions quickly.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to frequently lift or move merchandise weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
• Work with the HR leader to anticipate and address talent and staffing needs for each area of the business.
• Lead focused recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire candidates.
• Support team member and leader training needs and advocate for continuous learning.
• Serve as an expert resource for scheduling systems and pay practices.
• Listen to team members, remain approachable and available, and collaborate with appropriate leaders to take action as needed.
• Deliver Human Resources processes and programs to maximize team member engagement and minimize business disruption.
• Support the leader in following company compliance policies that mitigate risk to the team member experience.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits covering financial, education, and well-being programs; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits pages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed