What you will doPartner with leaders in the planning process to ensure strategic plans drive business results, optimize customer service, and align with company values. Contribute to the development of people strategies that support business strategies and objectives, helping to drive organizational performance. Support and influence key operational and strategic decisions.Understand the general business conditions affecting their industries, functions, and regions, staying current on HR research and trends to present informed viewpoints.Identify development solutions and provide consulting to leaders on accelerating associate development through exposure events, project assignments, coaching, etc.Promote high performance via coaching, regular constructive feedback, and the annual performance review process.Guide, coach, and consult on leading people and organizational management practices to develop site leaders.Encourage associates and leaders to embrace new philosophies, technologies, and initiatives as a leadership team member.Partner with site leadership to engage and coach associates, fostering a customer service culture.Provide input to HR Centers of Excellence on functional strategies, programs, and practices to meet business needs, advocating for managers and leaders.Leverage human capital expertise to advise and hold sites accountable for engagement plans, suggesting tactics and reviewing actions.Use organizational diagnostics to identify talent and engagement challenges, partnering with leaders and HR COEs to craft and support solutions.Promote adoption of company programs related to rewards, recognition, talent, and communication, leveraging HR support as needed.Participate in hiring processes for site leaders to ensure quality leadership recruitment.Lead talent assessments and development discussions using HR program guidelines.Lead sourcing, recruiting, and staffing planning discussions, partnering with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies.Coach leaders on change management and resistance techniques, developing strategies to overcome barriers and ensure successful change initiatives.Identify communication gaps and align messaging with company strategy for effective change management.Partner with Field Leadership on community outreach and engagement activities.Support HR aspects during site openings, closings, or relocations, providing human capital consultation for restructuring.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience.5 years of progressive HR experience with increasing responsibility.3 years of HR generalist experience across multiple disciplines.1 year of managing or supervising others.Experience working in cross-functional teams with both exempt and nonexempt staff.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, with 7 years of progressive HR experience.Experience working in multiple locations.Experience managing teams with union-free environment, including direct reports.Experience developing and facilitating training.Proven ability as a strategic business partner.Relevant certifications (e.g., PHR).Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, age, or other protected categories.#J-18808-Ljbffr