Lead Business Partner, Belonging

Target•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$95,000 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A role on the Community Engagement and Belonging Team means the chance to promote Belonging strategy and Target’s core values both inside and outside Target. We establish and cultivate internal and external partnerships to make sure our team members, guests and communities feel a sense of Belonging at Target. You will support team members in connecting with each other both personally and professionally. Belonging celebrates our different stories and recognizes the insight and value our team members bring to Target and the guests who love it. As a Lead Business Partner, Belonging, you will be a key strategic partner for business leadership, Human Resources, and team members across the enterprise. Whether through consulting, advising, providing insights, or giving leaders and team members the guidance they need to be successful, you will be a knowledgeable and committed resource. You’ll make a positive impact on building a safe and inclusive work environment where all dimensions of difference are valued and represented, while all team members feel welcome and able to bring their authenticity to deliver results. You will help champion Belonging for all team members.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience
6–8 years of strategy development and/or experience in Human Resources, Belonging, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, organizational effectiveness, or related fields
Strong communication, interpersonal, consulting, and problem-solving skills; ability to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions
Demonstrated belonging integration and inclusion acumen, with the ability to influence people strategies, operating models, and organizational practices
Proven track record of critical thinking; ability to leverage data and insights to influence decisions and develop measurable solutions
Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner with broad cross-functional teams; proven ability to execute multiple priorities simultaneously with quality results
Flexibility, resiliency, and nimbleness; comfortable working in ambiguity and navigating complex organizational dynamics
Ability to influence a broad group of stakeholders, partners, and senior leaders without direct authority
Ability to connect and integrate strategies across multiple functions and business priorities
High levels of initiative, self-motivation, and accountability
Strong change leadership and partnership-building capabilities

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert to consult with the business as well as HR partners to understand areas of opportunity and effectively build and align short- and long-term strategies and tactics that deliver enterprise and business results.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to effectively integrate Belonging strategy into business strategies, people practices, and operational routines.
Establish and maintain effective interaction models with HR Centers of Excellence, providing strategic consultation and guidance to strengthen belonging integration, clarify roles and accountability, and embed Belonging into enterprise people processes and experiences.
Stay connected internally and externally, leveraging industry trends to lead, influence, support, and facilitate organizational change that fosters Belonging.
Leverage data and insights to inform Human Capital Management strategy for business leaders and influence HR practices and processes to drive equity and strengthen Target’s culture of inclusion.
Act as a coach, trusted partner, and confidant in helping leaders, HR partners, and team members build belonging integration and inclusion acumen through consultation, personal curiosity, immersive experiences, and targeted learning opportunities.
Lead visible cross-functional project teams to build solutions across a wide range of Belonging-related initiatives and enterprise priorities.