FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the HR Consultant position at Lowe's?
The primary responsibility of the HR Consultant position is to lead, support, facilitate, and drive people processes and projects in partnership with the HR Business Partner Director and Vice President team to enhance overall business performance and employee engagement.
What qualifications are required for the HR Consultant role?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or 8+ years of experience in Human Resources. Additionally, they should have 4+ years of HR experience with rising levels of responsibility and 1+ years of consulting experience.
Is there a preferred certification for applicants?
Yes, candidates with a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification are preferred.
What type of previous experience is beneficial for this role?
Beneficial experience includes multi-unit HR management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession, and career development planning, as well as program and project management experience in a matrixed environment.
What will the HR Consultant be responsible for in relation to talent management?
The HR Consultant will provide leadership development coaching, facilitate talent review discussions, and collaborate with business leaders to develop engagement action plans based on Employee Opinion Survey results.
How does the HR Consultant contribute to change management?
The HR Consultant consults with business leaders to identify necessary changes, understands their impact, and implements processes and systems to sustain the changes through a comprehensive change management strategy.
What type of HR expertise is the HR Consultant expected to leverage?
The HR Consultant is expected to leverage their HR expertise, knowledge, and experiences to provide sound judgment, guidance, and thought partnership to support innovative solutions for business needs.
What is Lowe's stance on equal opportunity employment?
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 any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
What benefits does Lowe's offer to its employees?
Lowe's offers various benefit programs, and information regarding these programs and eligibility can be found on their careers website at https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
What can you tell me about Lowe's as a company?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company that serves approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the U.S., with total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion and around 300,000 associates operating over 1,700 home improvement stores.