Job Description

Our Regional Human Resources Generalists are subject matter experts that act as business partners to their regional teams. They are focused on the Associate’s full life cycle while acting as HR experts who lead through influence, with a concentration on supporting the development and engagement of our people while maximizing Associate performance and potential. They thrive on supporting and creating a Great Place to Work for our people that is representative of our Core Values and Culture, so our customers have a Great Place to Shop.

Field HR Mission Statement

We are trusted people partners, who provide high-quality support and guidance while balancing the needs of our Associates and the needs of the business.

Field HR Vision Statement

We aspire to be strategic, proactive, servant leaders, who make Harbor Freight a Great Place to Work by investing in people and respecting everyone’s voice.

Great Place to work

Respected and Valued

• Promote and support Harbor Freight Tools Open Door Policy.
• Compile and analyze reports and data to identify trends, make recommendations, and adjust work efforts accordingly.
• Identify opportunities and collaborate with business partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Ownership of store level performance management process and provide prompt and appropriate guidance.

• Support the successful rollout of Human Resources initiatives.
• Is a subject matter expert and provides guidance on company policies, programs, and operational processes and their impact.
• Address and resolve Associate issues and/or concerns across all levels, and when necessary, with appropriate partners.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local employment laws.

• Support strategies that allow the opportunity for each Associate to have a healthy and balanced life.
• Champion communication efforts to ensure all health and wellness events reach Field Associates.
• Partner with Regional, District, and Corporate business partners to ensure teams are provided with and utilizing the health and wellness tools and resources available for Associates

• Support Regional engagement strategies and Engagement Action Plans to promote a Great Place to Work.
• Lead Assistant Manager and Store Manager talent development efforts.
• Create an environment where feedback, coaching, and support is provided and welcomed.
• Build a culture by modeling desired behaviors that demonstrate our commitment to both the Associate and customer experience.

• Ensure recognition programs are supported and aimed towards behavior-based activities that sustain business objectives.
• Drive training efforts that support business unit objectives and elimination of outliers.
• Help create and support a Championship Team by providing guidance and direction to business partners in all facets of the performance management process including talent acquisition and growth and development.

• Assist with the adherence of occupational health and safety standards to mitigate risk through collaboration and find solutions as a team.
• Ensure all safety SOPs and signage are in place and associates are aware of safety protocol.
• Conduct targeted and purposeful store visits focused on ensuring a Great Place to Work for all Associates.
• Support company initiatives that highlight and celebrate the work and accomplishments of our Associates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources and multi-unit leadership

• Bachelors/associate degree preferred. HR certification preferred. High School graduate/Equivalent required.

• Ability to communicate with customers and Associates. Requires at least 50% travel over a large geographical area and standing and moving for an entire shift.

• 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

• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and laws.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,700 – $121,800 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 236 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.