Human Resources Business Partner

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to support our stores in Fort Wayne, IN. As an HR leader, you will drive change, remove obstacles, and develop inclusive talent strategies to support a guest-focused mission.

The pay range for this role is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Drive business growth by determining district priorities and aligning the district team to deliver financial and team goals
• Support store leaders and teams, as well as district business leaders, by coaching and developing them in growing the business and their team
• Make decisions in complex and challenging situations
• Navigate conflict and risk management
• Lead the development of a continuous learning culture by collaborating with store leaders to ensure training programs are effectively implemented and consistently executed
• Collaborate with leaders to provide actionable insights and ensure accountability in developing high-performing business owners, minimizing risks, and supporting the company's mission to drive growth
• Mitigate risk through careful understanding and consistent application of company policies, practices, and standards
• Support organizational and operational change by focusing on HR priorities, practices, and impact
• Cultivate a guest-centric and engaged team by observing guest experience across stores, reinforcing, recognizing, and developing leaders to consistently deliver great guest experiences
• Reviews guest, financial, and team metrics to identify trends and opportunities, partner with leaders to remove barriers, and influence priorities that drive outcomes and elevate the guest experience
• Follow team routines and processes to anticipate and identify current and future trends and needs of the team to support the total health of all stores in your district and drive profitable sales
• Support leaders in fostering an inclusive environment where diverse voices and perspectives are valued
• Visit stores to evaluate team culture, staffing plans, scheduling practices, and the application of training programs, ensuring alignment with business goals
• In partnership with your District Leaders, deliver a talent strategy that positions Target as an employer of choice and fuels growth by building a strong leadership pipeline through disciplined talent planning, attraction and retention of top talent, clear development expectations, and accountability for results
• Create and execute a district talent staffing strategy by leveraging competition insights and partnerships with Talent Acquisition, Employment Brand, and store leaders to create a culture where we are always seeking talent and strive to build diverse teams that serve the communities, we live in
• Support talent planning and development by ensuring the use of accurate tools, timely follow-up, and meaningful conversations that focus on team member growth, ensuring the right expertise is in place across all levels
• Support leaders in assessing performance, identifying and addressing bias, and ensuring equitable pay decisions to foster a fair and inclusive workplace
• Leads investigations to address and resolve concerns, collaborating with the appropriate partners and owning the process from initiation to resolution to foster a positive work environment
• Model and use meaningful recognition to reinforce desired behaviors and drive team engagement
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
• Support Target's safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, empowering store leaders to correct and/or escalate hazards, and supporting the claims management and return-to-work programs

Requirements:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational strategy, or training and development
• Proven execution skills and ability to drive change
• Experience influencing key business partners
• Operate in an ambiguous and rapidly changing work environment
• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks quickly
• Project and process management/ownership experience
• Work in high-intensity situations with composure and ease
• Solution-based mindset with desire to uncover business gaps and solve problems
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships
• Supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, overnights, and holidays)
• Should live in or within driving distance of assigned district market area
• Must be able to travel in assigned district market area