Contractors’ Warehouse —
Project Leader, Employment Marketing, Summer Internship Program
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req129478
Category – Human Resources
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Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req129478
Category – Human Resources
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Position Purpose:
The Project Leader, Summer Internship, supports the programmatic and engagement efforts of The Home Depot’s award-winning summer internship program. The Project Leader is responsible for creating and refining activities to engage with interns before, during, and after the summer program. This role will collaborate with Human Resources Partners, Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, and other key business stakeholders to continue to provide a best-in-class internship experience that attracts top entry-level talent nationwide. A successful Project Leader will be proactive, action-oriented, detail-focused, and flexible.
Key Responsibilities:
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Execute programmatic elements of the summer internship program.
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Assess, enhance, and implement engagement activities and programming related to the internship.
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Collaborate with HR and Business Partners to ensure alignment with enterprise needs.
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Develop creative solutions to maintain talent engagement before, during, and after the internship program.
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Co-lead the Summer Internship Committee and oversee committee members’ responsibilities.
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Assist Functional Steering Committees.
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Partner with the brand and creative team to identify necessary creative assets for internship programs.
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Collaborate with Corporate Communications to raise awareness of the internship program.
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Lead communication with all program stakeholders, including interns, field leaders, managers, mentors, and HR partners.
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Plan and execute a year-round communications strategy to attract field talent to existing development programs.
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Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders, including HR partners, recruiters, and SSC/Field business leaders.
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Manage and maintain the Programs Project Management Tracker.
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Prepare recap decks and reports to summarize program accomplishments for leadership.
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Assist the manager in gathering and analyzing feedback from all stakeholders, addressing opportunities, and reinforcing strengths.
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Support the annual roadmap and strategic planning.
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Identify and lead specific workstreams and opportunities that address the Program Team’s focus areas.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to a Manager, Early Career Program
- No direct responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
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2+ years in project management experience
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Experience with Talent Acquisition, Marketing, or Human Resources
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Previous experience in a analyst, research, and/or project leader role preferred
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Competencies:
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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Strong analytical skills and process-oriented thinker
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Knowledge of SmartSheets
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Passion for developing entry-level talent
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Self-starter who anticipates problems and utilizes strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
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Strong presentation skills including building presentations
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Creative thinker who is comfortable operating with autonomy
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Broad, cross-functional business knowledge
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Strong written and grammatical skills
Bonus Eligible
401(k) Company Matching
Employee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req129478
Category – Human Resources
Role Overview
Position Purpose:
The Project Leader, Summer Internship, supports the programmatic and engagement efforts of The Home Depot’s award-winning summer internship program. The Project Leader is responsible for creating and refining activities to engage with interns before, during, and after the summer program. This role will collaborate with Human Resources Partners, Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, and other key business stakeholders to continue to provide a best-in-class internship experience that attracts top entry-level talent nationwide. A successful Project Leader will be proactive, action-oriented, detail-focused, and flexible.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Execute programmatic elements of the summer internship program.
-
Assess, enhance, and implement engagement activities and programming related to the internship.
-
Collaborate with HR and Business Partners to ensure alignment with enterprise needs.
-
Develop creative solutions to maintain talent engagement before, during, and after the internship program.
-
Co-lead the Summer Internship Committee and oversee committee members’ responsibilities.
-
Assist Functional Steering Committees.
-
Partner with the brand and creative team to identify necessary creative assets for internship programs.
-
Collaborate with Corporate Communications to raise awareness of the internship program.
-
Lead communication with all program stakeholders, including interns, field leaders, managers, mentors, and HR partners.
-
Plan and execute a year-round communications strategy to attract field talent to existing development programs.
-
Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders, including HR partners, recruiters, and SSC/Field business leaders.
-
Manage and maintain the Programs Project Management Tracker.
-
Prepare recap decks and reports to summarize program accomplishments for leadership.
-
Assist the manager in gathering and analyzing feedback from all stakeholders, addressing opportunities, and reinforcing strengths.
-
Support the annual roadmap and strategic planning.
-
Identify and lead specific workstreams and opportunities that address the Program Team’s focus areas.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to a Manager, Early Career Program
- No direct responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
2+ years in project management experience
-
Experience with Talent Acquisition, Marketing, or Human Resources
-
Previous experience in a analyst, research, and/or project leader role preferred
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Competencies:
-
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
-
Strong analytical skills and process-oriented thinker
-
Knowledge of SmartSheets
-
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
-
Passion for developing entry-level talent
-
Self-starter who anticipates problems and utilizes strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
-
Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented
-
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
-
Strong presentation skills including building presentations
-
Creative thinker who is comfortable operating with autonomy
-
Strong problem-solving skills
-
Broad, cross-functional business knowledge
-
Strong written and grammatical skills
Bonus Eligible401(k) Company MatchingEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Remote/virtual – An associate in a remote/virtual role typically is not required to work from a designated Home Depot location to complete their job duties. Limited or infrequent in-office presence may be required. We also refer to this as location – independent.
Work From Home – Location Specific – An associate in this role primarily works from home but is assigned a THD location and is periodically required to report to their in-office location. Associates must live within the same state and within a commutable distance of their assigned THD location.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Healthcare Options
Profit-Sharing Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on Cell Phones, Gyms, and More
Store Location
GA01
VIRTUAL
Atlanta, GA
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