Seasonal HR Specialist

Target • Perth Amboy, NJ

21h • $21 - $37

About The Position

As a Senior Human Resource Specialist, you enable Target’s HR operating model by delivering consistent execution of HR processes, routines, and tools. You are a key partner and reliable resource, helping ensure HR programs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on the team member experience.

Through onboarding, workforce routines, timely completion and accurate recordkeeping of required training, and day-to-day HR services, you provide guidance and operational support to help leaders and team members navigate HR processes and organizational change. You apply established best practices and standard procedures to support staffing, retention, engagement, and compliance needs, enabling teams to achieve business outcomes. You interact regularly with site leadership, HR partners, and cross-functional teams, and may engage with external candidates or vendors as part of staffing, onboarding, and HR process execution. You approach your work with a solutions-oriented mindset, delivering HR services with accuracy, consistency, and care for the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of administrative experience.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and computer systems, such as Excel, Word, and O365.
• Strong customer/client service skills and ability to communicate in writing and verbally with all levels of the organization, both internal and external.
• Ability to anticipate problems, escalate when appropriate, prioritize and organize, catch errors, and complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to take initiative and make fair, consistent decisions aligned with Target’s strategy and values.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to change, and work as a flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Execute HR processes, routines, and tools consistently.
• Support delivery of HR programs accurately and efficiently, with a focus on the team member experience.
• Support onboarding and workforce routines.
• Ensure timely completion and accurate recordkeeping of required training.
• Provide day-to-day HR services, guidance, and operational support to leaders and team members.
• Help leaders and team members navigate HR processes and organizational change.
• Apply established best practices and standard procedures to support staffing, retention, engagement, and compliance needs.
• Partner with site leadership, HR partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Engage with external candidates or vendors as needed for staffing, onboarding, and HR process execution.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED