The Home Depot

Sr. Manager, HR Strategy & Process

The Home Depot$110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 8+ years of work experience in HR or related functions
  • Ability to collaborate across diverse teams
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Experience handling large-scale cross-functional projects
  • Data storytelling proficiency using Microsoft tools

Responsibilities

  • Determine and document project issues and track timely resolutions
  • Gain deep understanding of business needs and project outcomes
  • Communicate project information to key HR stakeholders
  • Assist in developing project timelines and change management plans
  • Provide thought leadership, ensuring consideration for all people experience elements

Benefits

  • Flexible working conditions with infrequent unpleasant situations
  • Comfortable indoor working environment
  • Minimal travel requirements, typically less than 10%
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Sr. Manager, HR Consultant, will provide expertise and direction on change management, communication and human capital strategies related to Operations projects impacting our stores. This position partners with the operations leaders to understand business needs and projects to drive value for our Stores and associates. This role partners with the Human Resources Centers of Excellence at the SSC on designated projects to ensure all HR resources are involved as needed, with the right timing and expertise to deliver an effective associate experience. The role also serves as a change management champion to ensure program/process realization is achieved. This role will be expected to provide subject matter thought leadership on HR processes and associate impacts, as well as drive cross-functional partnership with various HR constituencies to deliver end-to-end solutions and consistent feedback. This role provides objective and well-thought-out HR guidance by asking probing questions to drive alignment and create sustainable solutions. The role will serve as the voice and champion for the associate experience as part of Operational changes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 10% Agile Retrospective - Determines and documents project issues/risks and tracks timely mitigation/resolution At the completion of a project or project phase, captures key lessons learned and communicates to PMO and business. Effectively applies lessons learned in subsequent projects
  • 35% Business Partnership & Assessment - By partnering with the business, gains a deep understanding of business needs and project outcomes in order to ensure value is realized via the people and change management components of the project
  • 20% Communication & Collaboration - Ensures project information is communicated to key HR stakeholders and assists business and COEs in gathering data, building project timelines, and change management plans. Aids in selection of success metrics for proof of concepts, pilots, and rollouts
  • 35% Thought Leadership - Provides thought leadership to the creation of project plans and facilitates working sessions and key meetings to ensure all elements of the people experience are considered from Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Selection, Communication, Org Effectiveness, Change Management etc

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This Position typically reports to Sr. Director or Director of Human Resources
  • This Position has 0-3 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven experience managing large cross functional scope projects
  • Prior HR generalist experience
  • Strong ability to story tell through data and Microsoft tools

Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:
  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 8

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None

Certifications:
  • None

Competencies:
  • Courage
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Manages Complexity
  • Collaborates
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Ability to effectively use data to problem solve and implement solutions
  • Strong business acumen and curiosity to learn about business problems and find solutions
  • Able to navigate effectively across multiple functions and manage competing demands
  • Takes initiative and has a high sense of urgency, able to handle competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ

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