About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

Target Human Resources is well known for its signature ability to build the very best teams, and we infuse our work with Target’s distinctive retail brand by continuously experimenting, evolving and innovating. With the chance to positively impact nearly 350,000 people worldwide in our stores, distribution centers and headquarters, you’ll be a strategic partner to both the leaders and the team members who elevate and nurture the Target guest 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 Lead Consultant SWP (Strategic Workforce Planning), you will be a creative problem solver and idea generator, bringing strategic workforce planning to life in new and innovative ways. You will be responsible for building relationships across HR, Finance and Strategy to support resource planning and operating model / organizational design engagements. Some core responsibilities include:

• Understand the overall organization & help others understand the connections and themes of enterprise opportunities
• Consult HR and business officers in holistic organizational health and resource decision making across headquarters and region/group/district teams
• Lead Resource Planning cross functional team, guiding prioritization of planning processes
• Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis to understand financial impact of resourcing decisions
• Work with complex data sets from multiple sources
• Lead operating model & organizational design projects within business functions as the HR Cross-functional team lead
• Perform research and benchmarking (internal/external) on key capabilities to determine recommendations for workforce planning, Acquisitions or org design engagements
• Ability to establish strategy, manage your portfolios and effectively communicate timely updates to stakeholders

About you:

• Strategic thinker that can effectively present ideas to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions (e.g. HR, Strategy, Finance) and to think horizontally across the enterprise
• Process mindset, an ability to bring routine and clarification to work that has significant ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail, ability to analyze HR & Finance data to make effective decisions
• Results oriented, being able to anticipate key issues and come to resolution quickly
• Familiarity with financial data & concepts (e.g. Expense, P&L, SG&A, etc.)
• Ability to conduct external research/benchmarking

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. The salary range is :$85,400.00 USD - $153,700.00 USD. Pay is based on several factors which may include, but are not limited to education, work experience, certifications, labor markets, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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