Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the delivery of HR transformation projects ranging from small, single-channel projects to large, complex, multi-channel programs. The HR Program Field lead is responsible for developing and managing the execution of project/program plans, schedules, status reporting, and capacity forecasts while controlling and mitigating project risks. Ultimately, this will ensure successful project/program development and execution on budget and on time. This role is critical as it maintains clear planning timelines (which supports cross-functional partners in Supply Chain, Lowe's Customer Contact Centers, etc) and supports HR Field work by leading the development and delivery of the project. It is also critical in determining prioritization by delivering visibility to tradeoffs. This will ensure full utilization of resources across teams and deliver efficiencies throughout the process.
What You Will Do
Plans in partnership with the HR transformation Leads and the Central Program Management Office (CPMO) to deliver HR Field programs on brand, on time and on budget that accrue to the larger HR Transformation plan; leading all planning activities and ensuring all projects meet established criteria; allocating resources appropriately and tracking to key business results.
Develops, analyzes, and manages all touch points of the plan including responsibility for scheduling kick-off meetings and status updates, budget forecasting, communicating with creative and channel teams and providing justification for costs and budget impact.
Acts as the point of contact for HR transformation related follow-up and coordination across multiple workstreams and HR functions. Is part of the SWAT team and attends regularly scheduled status meetings and updates to ensure program and project alignment.
In partnership with the CPMO, oversees the management and mitigation of risk for the project underway. Ensures contingency plans are established and deployed as appropriate; removing obstacles; anticipating and providing guidance around dependencies affected by ongoing project changes.
In partnership with the CPMO, monitors the overall project performance (timeline, budget, and resource utilization) against plan and makes adjustments as needed when issues are identified and require resolution.
Drives the execution of multiple work streams by gaining cross-functional support for plans, obtaining and distributing resources, setting standards and measuring progress. Identifies process gaps as necessary and develops steps to close those gaps.
Reviews and/or prepares status reports on key project performance metrics (i.e. deliverables, financials, duration, benefits) and/or provides data input for report preparation to Field Directors.
Acts as a resource for channel owners as they execute plans across channels. Identifies priority messages, ensures details needed are provided by the Marketing Leads and confirms direction as needed.
Acts as a resource for creative delivery team as they develop and build creative assets. Identifies key creative messages and ensures assets are delivered on brand.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Business, Human Resources
5 years Progressive HR experience demonstrating increasing s of responsibility and/or authority
3 years Human Resources generalist experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., workforce planning; talent acquisition; career development) while interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs and processes
1 year experience managing or supervising others, with either direct or indirect report responsibility
3 years experience working in a cross-functional team environment with exempt and non-exempt staff
Preferred Skills/Education
Master's Degree Business, Human Resources
5 years Progressive HR experience
2 years experience working in multiple locations
3 years experience managing or supervising others, including 1 year of direct report responsibility
3 years experience managing a cross-functional team with exempt and non-exempt staff, while maintaining a union-free environment
Demonstrated experience developing, adapting, or facilitating training
Demonstrated experience actively serving as a strategic business partner for other parts of the organization
Project Management Experience
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Professional in Human Resources)
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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 medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
