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Sr. HR Specialist GSCL

Target · Dekalb, IL · $20.82–$37.45 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Global Supply Chain and Logistics is changing fast. What do you think HR needs to do well in a distribution center like DeKalb that might be different from an office?

What they are checking: Whether they understand shift work, high-volume hiring and frontline relations in a 24/7 building.

Tell me about a time a team member brought you a concern about their leader. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they listen without judgment, protect confidentiality where possible and follow a fair process.

Tell me about a time you helped improve engagement or retention on a team.

What they are checking: Whether they have used feedback, recognition or listening sessions to make a real difference in how people felt.

How do you handle a situation where you have to share a decision you personally disagree with?

What they are checking: Whether they can represent the company professionally while still raising concerns through the right channels.

What would you do

Peak season is coming and the building needs to hire hundreds of seasonal team members. How would you help make onboarding go smoothly?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize high-volume onboarding without losing accuracy in paperwork or the new hire's first impression.

An operations leader wants to terminate someone for attendance, but the records look incomplete. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect fairness and the company by checking facts and policy before backing a decision.

You work second shift and the shift differential is part of the role. How do you stay connected to leaders and team members across every shift?

What they are checking: Whether they make HR available to all shifts, not just the ones that overlap with daytime leaders.

About the work

How would you run an investigation into a harassment complaint on the warehouse floor?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to gather facts, interview witnesses, document neutrally and reach a supported conclusion.

A team member asks about a leave of absence because a family member is sick. What do you need to know, and how do you guide them?

What they are checking: Whether they know the basics of FMLA and company leave and can explain them clearly and with care.

How do you keep HR records and systems accurate when you are handling many requests at once?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized and detail-focused, since small data errors in pay or status create big problems.

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The full job description

As published by Target.

The pay range per hour is $20.82 - $37.45. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results; Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business In support of Target’s Global Supply Chain and Logistics business, Human Resources is a critical partner in the ability to build the very best teams, and as HR we infuse our work with Target’s distinctive retail brand by continuously experimenting, evolving and innovating. With the chance to positively impact our teams in distribution centers across our Target network, you’ll be a strategic partner to both the leaders and the team members who elevate and nurture the Target 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 Senior Human Resource Specialist , you enable the HR operating model by delivering consistent execution of HR processes, routines, and tools. You are a key partner and a reliable resource, helping ensure HR programs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on the team member experience. Through onboarding, workforce routines, and ensuring timely completion and accurate recordkeeping of required training, as well as day-to-day HR services, you provide guidance and operational support that helps leaders and team members navigate HR processes and organizational change. You apply established best practices and standard procedures to support staffing, retention, engagement, and compliance needs ultimately enabling teams to achieve business outcomes. You interact regularly with site leadership, HR partners, and cross-functional teams, and may engage with external candidates or vendors as part of staffing, onboarding, and HR process execution. You approach your work with a solutions-oriented mindset, delivering HR services with accuracy, consistency, and care for the team. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs . About you: • High school diploma or equivalent experience • 1+ years of administrative experience • Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, computer systems (examples include Excel, Word, O365) • Strong customer/client service skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of organization, both internal and external • Anticipates problems (and escalates when appropriate), demonstrates strong prioritization and organization skills, catches errors, and takes action to complete tasks accurately and on time • Ability to work with highly confidential information • Ability to take initiative, and make fair and consistent decisions that align with our strategy and values • Ability to multi-task and be a flexible team player, who can easily adapt to change Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel. Application deadline is : 10/05/2026