Sr HR Specialist GSCL-1

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20774-8528, Upper Marlboro, MD
Mid level
eCommerce • Other • Retail
The Role
As a Senior Human Resource Specialist, you will support Target's HR team by maintaining employee records, managing employment orientations, and assisting with compensation and benefits processes. You will interact with team members across various organization levels and help ensure staffing needs and compliance with employment regulations are met.
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The pay range per hour is $19.62 - $35.29

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday 7am - 5pm

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.


A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results; Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business

In support of Target’s Global Supply Chain and Logistics business, Human Resources is a critical partner in the ability to build the very best teams, and as HR we infuse our work with Target’s distinctive retail brand by continuously experimenting, evolving and innovating. With the chance to positively impact our teams in distribution centers across our Target network, you’ll be a strategic partner to both the leaders and the team members who elevate and nurture the Target experience. Our dynamic, passionate and responsive team comprises specialized people-professionals from several diverse disciplines. We operate behind the scenes to create a progressive culture of value, respect, reward and professional advancement.

As a Senior Human Resource Specialist, you’ll also provide technical and administrative support to the HR team by accurately maintaining employee records, owning administration of employment orientation, compensation/benefits, supporting execution of cyclical processes, workers compensation, payroll and owning all required record keeping. To complete this work, you’ll be required to interact with our Target team members at varying levels within the organization (Field and HQ), as well as our external candidates. You’ll support the staffing needs of the distribution center through ensuring our teams are set up for employee orientation, ensuring compliance with Federal and State employment regulations and company policy in all areas of employment (including hiring, promotion, transfers, resignations, and terminations). You’ll also work to ensure our compensation and benefits programs are executed timely, follow the appropriate timekeeping and record keeping practices, and assist with any questions as needed. Our employee training is also a priority and as a Senior HR Specialist, you’ll ensure that the training programs are executed in a timely manner, and that there is accurate record of regulatory and corporate trainings. We service our teams, and in order to do that, you will assist with answering employee questions and escalating concerns to leadership as appropriate. There may also be special projects assigned to you, which include coordination of building cyclical processes and new initiatives. You will do all this by working efficiently both individually and as a team, by sharing your ideas, and adapting to change. It is also vital that you report to work on time and complete job tasks assigned accurately and on time to contribute to the overall distribution center results. As a Senior HR Specialist, you’ll be a key strategic partner for leadership, as well as a valuable resource and guide for team members, providing guidance, and support to make them successful. You’ll make a positive impact on how team members experience organizational change, and you’ll use information and close partnership with leaders to build the teams that achieve their specific business goals.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. 

About you:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of administrative experience
  • Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment 
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, computer systems (examples include Excel, Word, O365)
  • Strong customer/client service skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of organization, both internal and external
  • Anticipates problems (and escalates when appropriate), demonstrates strong prioritization and organization skills, catches errors, and takes action to complete tasks accurately and on time 
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information 
  • Ability to take initiative, and make fair and consistent decisions that align with our strategy and values
  • Ability to multi-task and be a flexible team player, who can easily adapt to change

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].

Application deadline is : 01/19/2025

The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
172,344 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Target is an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more.

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.

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