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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader Human Resources - Assistant Manager HR

Full-Time
$64k - $128k
Expert
Bachelor's
Lansing, MI, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Business acumen is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
  • The candidate must be able to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • The candidate must be able to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • The candidate must be able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • The candidate must be able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • The candidate must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must accurately handle cash register operations.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and create a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience; model, train, and coach expectations to deliver the service standard.
  • Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
  • Drive total store sales and understand how the role, area, and team contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
  • Assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and make the store the destination of choice for guests.
  • Champion a culture where teams love to work and guests love to shop; recognize guest-service behaviors and reward outstanding performance.
  • Build teams committed to continuous learning through ongoing observations and reinforcement of guest-service and sales behaviors.
  • Support the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces all team members' contributions.
  • Engage and educate the store team on Target's community initiatives.
  • Build relationships important to the store's community to address pressing local needs.
  • Leverage gift card and volunteer accounts to enhance brand awareness and engage the team in volunteerism.
  • Actively develop leaders to champion a guest-centric culture.
  • Lead an open-door culture where team members feel heard and issues are resolved quickly.
  • Support leaders in creating schedules that meet guest and team member needs by teaching them to understand team members' scheduling desires.
  • Reduce fluctuations in team member schedules by developing a store staffing strategy that improves predictability of current team members' hours and identifies when external staffing is needed.
  • Guide store leaders in hiring and onboarding talent with the skills and experience suited to their teams, based on guest and business needs.
  • Develop HR Experts and Team Leaders, where applicable, who serve the total store team by solving problems, removing roadblocks, and engaging each team member in a way that connects them to Target's purpose.
  • Plan and manage team operational and cyclical programs related to culture, pay, rewards, and benefits to maximize team member engagement and minimize business disruption.
  • Develop and coach team leaders to elevate the team's skills and expertise.
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guests' needs.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, lead the team to do the same, and hold others accountable.
  • As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%