TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in law, employee relations, or human resources
• Multi-site (50-plus locations) and experience with 10,000 associates
• 8 years experience in employment law, employee relations or human resources is preferred
• PHR or SPHR or equivalent certification
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• No additional education

PREFERRED YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE:

• No additional years of experience

MINIMUM LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• None

PREFERRED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• None

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Territory Associate Relations Manager [TARM] is responsible for executing the strategy for promoting fair and consistent employment practices. The TARM ensures a positive associate relations environment to enhance overall performance in driving customer service and sales. The TARM reports to the Division Director of Associate Relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction to RVP, RHRD, and other regional leaders on labor and employment trends and associate relations needs to ensure creation and maintenance of a positive associate relations environment
• Provides guidance to regional leaders on the interpretation and consistent application of Company policies, programs and initiatives
• Analyzes regional/district/store data to identify AR activity/trends; develops, executes and follows up on AR action plans to ensure fair and consistent application of Company policies and practices
• Monitors all labor relations activity in the region with guidance and direction from the Store Support Center (SSC) - Associate Relations team
• Provides direction to regional leadership on procedures for handling potential unionizing efforts and NLRB actions and developing preventative strategies and education on union avoidance
• Assists in developing, executing, and following up on game plans associated with EOC survey, town halls, and labor activity
• Provides region support to SSC in response to and/or resolution of EEOC, DOL, OFCCP and other labor and employment claims; as well as managing and reporting workplace violence matters
• Act as resource to assist Medical Health Management, Legal, and Asset Protection on investigations and associate relations issues
• Conducts training for management on legal and AR/labor relations matters, develops customized training where appropriate in partnership with Learning Development
• Works with Government Compliance to promote diversity using diversity reporting tools, and addressing AAP (OFCCP audits), I-9 compliance, compensation reviews, and other regional compliance issues
• Provides assistance to DHRMs with reviewing Performance Improvement Plans for Store Managers to ensure fairness and consistency