HR Advisor

Your Impact

The HR Advisor is primarily responsible for building, nurturing and sustaining strong partnerships with supervisors and leadership as well as managing the human resources functions for the location. The HR Advisor leverages HR expertise, knowledge and experiences to provide sound judgement, guidance and thought partnership to support and drive innovative solutions that will enable the business to achieve their goals. In partnership with the HRBP, this role contributes to the development and execution of project plans as well as the delivery of HR services that support HR strategies and business objectives, including but not limited to: talent planning, associate development, performance management, workforce planning, communications and diversity initiatives. While supporting some client groups, this role may have responsibility for supervision of the HR Coordinator.

What you will do

• 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 or GED
• 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in 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

About Lowe's:

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our benefits page.

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.

Salary : $70,400 - $117,400