Human Resources Advisor Role

The Human Resources Advisor plays a key role in promoting the value of the HR function and driving business outcomes by building collaborative relationships across the organization.

They work closely with Leadership to align HR strategy with business plans and help implement within the specific location.

• This role may develop and implement a localized recruiting strategy in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, while also serving as one of the primary decision-makers along with operations supervisors in the recruiting, selection, and hiring of hourly associates per department. This includes tracking metrics related to staffing strategies, recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes to identify and develop necessary revisions to workforce strategy.

The Human Resources Advisor provides consultation and intervenes as necessary to redirect efforts to ensure alignment to HR strategy, policies, and procedures. They provide 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; working closely with associates to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Collaborates with leadership, HRBPs, and HR COEs as necessary to address performance issues and performance trends of associates in locations. 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.

• Builds accountability for and measures progress in achieving results. In situations where the HR Coordinator reports to this role, the Human Resources Advisor will supervise and direct the work. Additionally, the role may also provide 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.

Requirements include:

• 4 years of experience in a Human Resources function.
• 4 years of experience administering confidential staff information such as personnel files and employment compliance data.
• 3 years of experience working in a cross-functional team environment with exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is required.

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.