The Home Depot
SSC HR Generalist
The Home DepotUnited States5 days ago
Full-timeHuman Resources
Req173247

Position Purpose

This HR Generalist role supports the Brand Advocate organization within Online Merchandising and partners closely with fast‑paced, senior‑level leaders. The role requires strong Associate Relations (AR) judgment in ambiguous and high‑visibility situations, the ability to influence and push back thoughtfully with leaders, and comfort managing multiple, competing HR priorities with minimal direction. The ideal candidate operates as a consultative thought partner, leverages THD policy, balances risk with business needs, and brings clarity to complex people situations in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize data and feedback from assigned department to identify trends and potential issues to address (e.g., turnover).
  • Assists with talent management activities for assigned department - performance management, talent review, rewards, and associate development.
  • Coordinate with talent acquisition team to drive and monitor recruiting process.
  • Coach business on a variety of HR resources and tools. Counsels and coaches leaders on business decisions related to the organization, leadership and associate effectiveness.
  • Resolves general associate relations issues and gathers information for investigations. Supports consistency in practice of SOP and employment law.
  • Lead various HR related projects as necessary, including rolling out corporate-wide initiatives and conducting training classes on HR topics.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

  • This position reports to HR manager, Sr Manager or Director.
  • This position has 0 direct reports.

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

  • PHR or SPHR certification
  • Master's Degree in Human Resources.
  • Prior HR Generalist Experience.
  • Knowledge of change management principles.
  • Experience coaching business leaders.
  • Experience with organization design and role definition.

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

  • 3

Competencies

  • Broad knowledge across HR functions, leading practices, and employment regulations and laws.
  • Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and able to communicate globally.
  • Ability to influence across functional teams and levels.
  • Ability to lead projects and process improvement efforts.
  • Financial and Business Acumen.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Excellent at building relationships.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
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