DIVISION ASSOCIATE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Responsible for supporting the effective and consistent administration of the collective bargaining agreements. Work collaboratively with assigned division/business unit leadership/corporate labor staff to align labor agreements with the philosophy of the overall company labor strategy. Support the execution of strategic plans for grievance administration, EEOC trends, Associate Insight Survey, Exit Interview survey trends, and Ethics Point inquires. Track progress on established goals and objectives. Be a trusted partner and advisor for contract negotiations and Trust Fund activities. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

- Execute the labor strategy that aligns with the corporate labor strategy
- Ensure that action plans related to the establishment of best practices for grievance handling, EEO complaints, Ethic Point inquires, Exit Interview Surveys and Associate Insight Surveys are established
- Work diligently with management to promote harmonious labor relations
- Ensure required labor and employee relations training is conducted for the division/business unit
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state labor and employment laws
- Ensure calls to the Ethics Point Hotline are investigated and brought to closure in a timely manner
- Identify trends associated to establish actions to improve our overall associate relations
- Administer any local reorganization, layoffs or reduction in force situations and helps coordinate associate relations activities related to new projects
- Educate and advise management in the administration of progressive discipline
- Administer grievance and complaint resolution processes with focus on resolving grievances at the informal step of the grievance process
- Work with Legal and, upon request, represent company in labor/employment or legal matters and in litigation initiated by associates through local unions, governmental agencies and civil disputes
- Support labor agreement negotiations and provide appropriate information for negotiations
- Maintain current information within operating area of union and non-union organizations
- Maintain copy of all competitive contracts and area information related to area contracts and competition
- Travel up to 50% of time to support business units
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
 

Minimum
- 3+ years of Labor or comparable experience
- Excellent written/oral communication and planning/organizational skills
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards/results
- Strong team player who has the ability to assist in building teams and motivate others
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Strong Microsoft suite experience

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any successful store/assistant store leader experience