DC HR Generalist

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Execute HR plans and programs to ensure most effective utilization of HR in assigned location; interpret company HR policies and procedures, laws, and regulations; may perform duties in any of the following functional areas of HR, EEO/AAP, Staffing, Compensations/Benefits, Training, Organizational Development, and Employee Relations; may perform project work as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Resolve general Associate Relations issue including conducting employee relations investigations and fact finding; administer company's correction action process in partnership with DC HR Mgr; assist with unemployment claim information and unemployment hearings
• 10% Identify breaches of culture/values that impact the work environment; interpret and provide guidance on corporate policy
• 10% Assist in the communication and enrollment process of employee benefits programs.
• 10% Analyze HR reports, identify opportunities/trends, propose action plans
• 15% Assist line mgt. with HRIS program related training and transaction support.
• 15% Supports training initiatives and assists HRM in delivering training
• 10% Assist in the selection of leadership positions

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Human Resources Manager
• No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% 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:

• Experience in responding to third party litigation and unemployment claims
• Experience in administering compensation programs
• Experience in administering a company's corrective action process
• Experience in delivering formal class room training

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:

• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and employment laws, and regulations
• Skilled at conflict resolution
• Uses systematic approaches