Territory Associate Relations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to regional leaders regarding labor and employment trends along with associate relations requirements.

• Assist regional leaders in interpreting and consistently implementing company policies, programs, and initiatives.

• Analyze data from regional, district, and store levels to identify trends and activities related to associate relations.

• Develop, implement, and monitor action plans for associate relations.

• Oversee labor relations activities in the region with support from the Store Support Center Associate Relations team.

• Counsel regional leadership on unionization efforts, NLRB actions, strategies for union avoidance, and educational initiatives.

• Create, implement, and follow up on strategic plans for EOC surveys, town halls, and labor-related activities.

• Aid in addressing and resolving EEOC, DOL, OFCCP, and other labor and employment claims.

• Manage and report issues related to workplace violence.

• Collaborate with Medical Health Management, Legal, and Asset Protection on investigations and associate relations matters.

• Conduct training sessions for management on legal issues and associate/labor relations topics.

• Develop tailored training programs in conjunction with Learning Development.

• Work alongside Government Compliance on diversity reporting, AAP/OFCCP audits, I-9 compliance, compensation reviews, and other regional compliance matters.

• Support DHRMs in evaluating Store Manager Performance Improvement Plans for fairness and consistency.

• Report directly to the Division Director of Associate Relations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Capability to work a flexible schedule.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

• A minimum of 6 years of professional work experience.

• An advanced degree in law, employee relations, or human resources is preferred.

• Experience managing multi-site operations (50-plus locations) and overseeing 10,000 associates is preferred.

• Preferably, 8 years of experience in employment law, employee relations, or human resources.

• PHR, SPHR, or a similar certification is preferred.

• Frequent periods of standing or sitting in the same location, with occasional bending or lifting of light objects.

• Comfortable working in an indoor environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work a varied schedule.

• Overnight travel is usually required between 20% to 50% of the time.