Territory Associate Relations Manager (Atlanta)

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Position Purpose:

The Territory Associate Relations manager (TARM) is responsible for reducing internal and external risk through effective intervention, development and execution of associate relations policies and processes.

The TARM reports to the Division Director of Associate Relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides direction to 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

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Division Director of Associate Relations

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).