Regional Human Resources Generalist

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Our Regional Human Resource Generalists are subject matter experts that act as business partners to their regional teams. They lead the employee relations efforts for their regions while maximizing associate productivity through the optimization of talent. Our Human Resources Generalists plan and prioritize to provide optimal support to their portfolio of stores. They thrive on maintaining a work environment that is representative of our core principles and that allows our high performance teams to execute with excellence.

Profit Maximization

• Identify opportunities and collaborate with business partners to drive continuous improvement
• Compile and analyze reports and data to identify trends and make recommendations
• Mitigate risk and maximize productivity through collaboration with business partners

Operational Execution

• Support the effective rollout of Human Resources initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert in company policies, programs and operational processes and their impact on the business
• Lead employee relations efforts
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local employment laws
• Address and resolve employee issues and/or concerns across all levels
• Conduct investigations and provide objective, quality guidance and resolution

Talent Optimization

• Support recruiting strategies in effort to attract top talent
• Support the performance management process
• Promote organizational initiatives and align team with vision and purpose
• Support the development, retention and promotion of high performing teams.

Customer Experience

• Conducts targeted and purposeful store visits
• Provide quality decision-making that adheres to our core principles
• Promote a culture of safe and secure stores
• Support regional engagement strategy
• Build relationships with field and corporate partners

Success Drivers

Drive for Results

• Consistently pushes self and others for results; eliminates roadblocks
• Uses data to set priorities and translates goals into action plans
• Manages internal and external communications

Building High-Performance Teams

• Supports the Development of teams and positioning them for growth
• Supports the acquisition and retention of the right talent
• Trains, coaches and provides feedback

Customer Focus

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Understands and teaches how operational execution directly affects the customer experience
• Acts with customers in mind

Managing Vision and Purpose

• Can inspire and motivate entire units
• Makes the company vision sharable by everyone
• Is forward-looking and talks beyond today

Interpersonal Savvy

• Relates well to all kinds of people inside and outside of the organization
• Builds constructive and effective relationships
• Builds appropriate rapport

Planning and Priority Setting

• Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside
• Sets objectives and goals and translates into concrete steps for action
• Spends time and the time of others on what is important

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Human Resources and multi-unit leadership

Education

• Bachelors/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/Equivalent, HR certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate with customers and associates. Requires up to 40% travel over a large geographical area and standing and moving for an entire shift.

Availability

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnight shifts and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Regular travel is required. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Additional Requirement

• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and laws

The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,200 – $117,200 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 200 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.