
Contractors’ Warehouse —
Virtual Apron HR Specialist- (Remote)
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req149024
Category – Human Resources
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Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req149024
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 Contact Center HR Specialist provides direct support to a Contact Center Human Resources team. The Contact Center HR Specialist plays a significant role in the staffing process. This role is also responsible for evaluating and making recommendations to leaders on the engagement strategy of the Contact Center and will help drive a positive Home Depot culture through the support of established new recognition and engagement initiatives on an ongoing basis. This role will also analyze data and make recommendations as a result of this analysis to drive positive change in multiple areas of the contact center. Additionally, this position will complete HR support tasks, such as I-9 compliance, providing and generating reports/data, review cycle monitoring, as well as interpretation of HR policies and procedures. The Contact Center HR Specialist will cultivate strong relationships with leaders, guiding and empowering them to anticipate, identify and solve problems relative to HR and people strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- 20% Analyzes Data – Effectively uses and analyzes data to identify trends and provides insight and recommended solutions to business and COE partners to shape people-related decisions more effectively; Creates synergies in the application of HR programs for both onsite and virtual associates and leaders; Provides proposals to address areas of opportunity; Partners closely with peers on broader organizational needs and efforts to help drive consistency as needed
- 30% Engagement – Coaches and advises leaders on approaches to create engagement, trust and inclusion with the leaders' workforce; Evaluates effectiveness of engagement efforts and empowers leaders through reliable recommendations to make needed changes; Evaluates activities supporting both onsite and virtual associates and leaders; Partner with site leadership and associates in relation to activities/celebrations to drive innovation and effective implementation.
- 40%HR Support Tasks – Completes HR support tasks on an ongoing basis, such as generating reports from HRIS, tracking progress on requirements or initiatives, and scheduling meetings. HR Program Execution – Monitors and evaluates timelines and effectiveness of HR program execution and provides recommendations to leaders based on observations and collaborative efforts
- 10% Staffing – Works closely with Operational, HR and COE partners to ensure effective planning and execution of hourly staffing events and positive transitions from offer to training; Provides recommendations on staffing strategies, marketing strategies, and hiring processes to ensure that potential gaps are identified and addressed in advance; Creates and implements new, innovative and effective methods to attract talent; Collaborates with hiring managers and provides recommendations on feedback loops for internal candidates and requisite leaders for interviews, offers, and/or declines; Communicates clearly and regularly on progress to plan, gaps needing to be addressed, support needed, and upcoming training and technology needs to allow COEs to plan accordingly; In collaboration with the HR Manager and Sr HR Manager, the HR Specialist will use data, trends, and observations to adapt, create and implement programs that support internal pipelines and talent development; Coaches new hires on what will be expected of them in their new roles, and makes recommendations to decision-makers on performance observations of new hires and any proposed actions; In conjunction with the HR Manager and Sr HR Manager, supports leaders with Talent Planning post-meeting action plans on exposure events, development, and action plan to ensure progress is made across the year
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to Manager Human Resources
- This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).
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:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of HRIS software
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Manages Ambiguity
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Drives Engagement
- Instills Trust
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Resourcefulness
Paid 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 – Req149024
Category – Human Resources
Role Overview
Position Purpose:
The Contact Center HR Specialist provides direct support to a Contact Center Human Resources team. The Contact Center HR Specialist plays a significant role in the staffing process. This role is also responsible for evaluating and making recommendations to leaders on the engagement strategy of the Contact Center and will help drive a positive Home Depot culture through the support of established new recognition and engagement initiatives on an ongoing basis. This role will also analyze data and make recommendations as a result of this analysis to drive positive change in multiple areas of the contact center. Additionally, this position will complete HR support tasks, such as I-9 compliance, providing and generating reports/data, review cycle monitoring, as well as interpretation of HR policies and procedures. The Contact Center HR Specialist will cultivate strong relationships with leaders, guiding and empowering them to anticipate, identify and solve problems relative to HR and people strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- 20% Analyzes Data – Effectively uses and analyzes data to identify trends and provides insight and recommended solutions to business and COE partners to shape people-related decisions more effectively; Creates synergies in the application of HR programs for both onsite and virtual associates and leaders; Provides proposals to address areas of opportunity; Partners closely with peers on broader organizational needs and efforts to help drive consistency as needed
- 30% Engagement – Coaches and advises leaders on approaches to create engagement, trust and inclusion with the leaders' workforce; Evaluates effectiveness of engagement efforts and empowers leaders through reliable recommendations to make needed changes; Evaluates activities supporting both onsite and virtual associates and leaders; Partner with site leadership and associates in relation to activities/celebrations to drive innovation and effective implementation.
- 40%HR Support Tasks – Completes HR support tasks on an ongoing basis, such as generating reports from HRIS, tracking progress on requirements or initiatives, and scheduling meetings. HR Program Execution – Monitors and evaluates timelines and effectiveness of HR program execution and provides recommendations to leaders based on observations and collaborative efforts
- 10% Staffing – Works closely with Operational, HR and COE partners to ensure effective planning and execution of hourly staffing events and positive transitions from offer to training; Provides recommendations on staffing strategies, marketing strategies, and hiring processes to ensure that potential gaps are identified and addressed in advance; Creates and implements new, innovative and effective methods to attract talent; Collaborates with hiring managers and provides recommendations on feedback loops for internal candidates and requisite leaders for interviews, offers, and/or declines; Communicates clearly and regularly on progress to plan, gaps needing to be addressed, support needed, and upcoming training and technology needs to allow COEs to plan accordingly; In collaboration with the HR Manager and Sr HR Manager, the HR Specialist will use data, trends, and observations to adapt, create and implement programs that support internal pipelines and talent development; Coaches new hires on what will be expected of them in their new roles, and makes recommendations to decision-makers on performance observations of new hires and any proposed actions; In conjunction with the HR Manager and Sr HR Manager, supports leaders with Talent Planning post-meeting action plans on exposure events, development, and action plan to ensure progress is made across the year
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to Manager Human Resources
- This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).
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:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of HRIS software
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Manages Ambiguity
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Drives Engagement
- Instills Trust
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Resourcefulness
Paid 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.
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.
Store Location
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VIRTUAL
Atlanta, GA
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