We're a 47-year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,500 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1275

TOTAL RATINGS: 10932

CEO: Eric Smidt

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Harbor Freight Tools Human Resources

Leading members of Harbor Freight Tools' Human Resources Team include Rick Smith, Anissa Seymour, Brad Snyder, Greg Elmore, Sallie Taylor, Jason Hillman, Dan Stainback, Navin Prasad, Lance Smith, and Jason Morris. Harbor Freight Tools' Human Resources Team has a direct impact on the company’s overall culture which is scored a C+ by employees. Let’s not forget culture starts at the top. Eric Smidt, Harbor Freight Tools' CEO, has been rated 68/100 by employees.

Harbor Freight Tools Key HR Leaders

Rick Smith

VP - Human Resources

Anissa Seymour

Vice President, Human Resources

Brad Snyder

Senior Director Human Resources

Greg Elmore

Senior Director of Human Resources

Sallie Taylor

Director of Human Resources, Store Support Programs

Jason Hillman

Director of Human Resources Operations

Dan Stainback

Global Director of Talent Acquisition & Employment Branding

Navin Prasad

Regional Human Resource Manager

Lance Smith

Regional Human Resources Manager

Jason Morris

Regional Human Resources Manager

How does the HR Team rate Harbor Freight Tools?

A+

The Human Resources Team rates Harbor Freight Tools an A+ in comparison to departments at companies of similar size.

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20%

The Human Resources Team ranks Harbor Freight Tools in the Top 20% of companies in Los Angeles

Harbor Freight Tools HR Team Versus other Departments

As the enforcers of company culture, it’s intriguing to know what the human resources department thinks about Harbor Freight Tools' culture in comparison to other departments. The human resources team ranks their overall culture 80/100 which is 13% higher than the average overall culture rating of 67/100 provided by the entire company. Other notable culture scores are 81/100 from the Operations department, 81/100 from the IT department, and 67/100 from the Product department.

Operations

81%

80%

Product

67%

Sales

63%

Customer Success

59%

Customer Support

53%

The Effects of HR on Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools' human resources department has a direct impact on the work environment. Employees rate their environment a B and are happy at Harbor Freight Tools. When asked what’s positive about the culture and environment at Harbor Freight Tools, one user shared, “the recognition each team member gives”.

Top 50%
C+
Overall Culture
Harbor Freight Tools is in the Top 50% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably

Bottom 45%

Leadership

Harbor Freight Tools is in the Bottom 45% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably

Top 25%
B
Environment
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Top 40%
B-
Happiness
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