Sr HR Specialist - US

Target • Rialto, CA

1d • $21 - $37

About The Position

The Senior Human Resource Specialist provides technical and administrative support to the Human Resources team at a Target distribution center. The role maintains employee records and administers employment orientation, compensation and benefits, cyclical processes, workers’ compensation, payroll, and required record keeping. It interacts with Target team members at different organizational levels, including Field and HQ, as well as external candidates.

The specialist supports distribution-center staffing and helps ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations and company policy across hiring, promotions, transfers, resignations, and terminations. The role supports timely execution of compensation and benefits programs, timekeeping and record-keeping practices, employee training, and responses to employee questions, escalating concerns to leadership when appropriate. Special projects may include coordinating cyclical processes and new initiatives.

Working independently and collaboratively, the Senior HR Specialist partners with leaders and serves as a resource and guide for team members. The role helps teams navigate organizational change and supports leaders in building teams that meet business goals. Job duties may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year 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 or client service skills and written and verbal communication skills with internal and external contacts at all organizational levels.
• Ability to anticipate problems, escalate when appropriate, prioritize and organize work, catch errors, and complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Ability to take initiative and make fair, consistent decisions aligned with Target’s strategy and values.
• Ability to multitask, be a flexible team player, and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and complete required record keeping accurately.
• Administer employment orientation and support compensation, benefits, workers’ compensation, and payroll processes.
• Support execution of cyclical HR processes and special projects, including coordination of new initiatives.
• Support distribution-center staffing and help ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations and company policy for hiring, promotions, transfers, resignations, and terminations.
• Follow appropriate timekeeping and record-keeping practices and assist with related questions.
• Ensure employee training programs are executed on time and maintain accurate records of regulatory and corporate training.
• Answer employee questions and escalate concerns to leadership as appropriate.
• Partner with leaders and serve as a resource and guide for team members, including supporting them through organizational change.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time, contributing to distribution-center results.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional compensation may include a shift differential of $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED