HR Advisor

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Key Responsibilities

• Promotes the value of the HR function and focuses on delivering business outcomes by building collaborative relationships across the organization. Works closely with Leadership to align HR strategy with business plans and help implement within the specific location.
• Develops plans to ensure the right talent is being selected to meet the business needs. For some client groups, this role may develop and implement a localized recruiting strategy in partnership with Talent Acquisition team, while also serving as one of the primary decision makers along with the operations supervisors in the recruiting, selection, and hiring of hourly associates per department. This may also include tracking metrics related to staffing strategies, recruitment, interviewing, selection and on-boarding processes to identify, and develop and implement necessary revisions to workforce strategy.
• Provides consultation and intervenes as necessary to redirect efforts to ensure alignment to HR strategy, policies and procedures. Provides initial recommendations to managers on improvements to HR programs and processes based on organization surveys and data. Supports the administration of and adherence to HR activities including recruiting/hiring, performance management, engagement survey, benefits enrollment, training, and relevant policies and procedures.
• Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; hiring, training, and developing talent for growth opportunities; fostering open dialogue amongst associates; working closely with associates to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement. May delegate tasks and decisions in situations where they are supervising the role of the HR Coordinator.
• Collaborates with leadership, HRBPs, and HR COEs as necessary to address performance issues and performance trends of associates in locations. Diagnoses potential issues at the individual and associate levels. Recommends and executes solutions to address issues and ensures performance and developmental gaps are addressed.
• Partners with supervisors in the planning process to drive business results, optimize customer service and align with company values. Contributes to the development of people strategies that support business strategies and objectives and help to drive business and organizational performance.
• Executes delegated work stream to meet customer and business needs by translating business plans into tactical action items; communicating goals and objectives; overseeing work assignments; aligning team efforts; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; assuming responsibility for decision making.
• For situations in which the HR Coordinator reports to the role, the HR Advisor will supervise and direct the work. Additionally, the role may also provide the following administrative duties to promote the interests of the building in the absence of the HR Coordinator: Manages HR related controllable expenses for the facility and ensures financial records are accurate and current. Works with site leadership to support worker compensation claims and recordkeeping. Drives associate engagement by supporting the Lowe's engagement survey process and encouraging associate participation. Assists as needed in the new associate onboarding.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 4 Years Experience in a Human Resources function
• 4 Years Experience administering confidential staff information such as personnel files and employment compliance data
• 3 Years Experience working in a cross-functional team environment with exempt and non-exempt staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Business, Human Resources or related field
• 2 Years Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility
• Experience in a supply chain, contact center or retail environment

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.