This role involves designing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance team member engagement, performance, and efficiency across all business units. The manager will apply knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices to advise on complex team and labor relations issues, lead training initiatives, conduct internal investigations, and improve HR processes and policies.
Responsibilities
Drive positive team member relations while ensuring compliance with company values
Coordinate union-free initiatives, including avoidance actions and response to union activity
Review employment practices, policies, and procedures for effectiveness and compliance; develop and implement recommendations for changes and improvements
Lead and partner in the development and implementation of HR initiatives to improve leadership capabilities in employee performance management, conflict management, and employment compliance practices
Design and deliver effective business solutions
Serve as a Team Relations expert, providing counsel and guidance to HR and business leaders for complex and escalated issues such as policy interpretation, performance management, case management, disability management, job eliminations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
Lead the investigation and resolution of complaints of the highest complexity and sensitivity, ensuring investigations are objective and thorough
Identify team and labor relations trends within business units and collaborate with HR, legal, and business leaders to identify necessary policy or process modifications and/or employee engagement initiatives
Facilitate and lead various Team Relations trainings for HR generalist teams and business leaders in engagement, union-free strategy, case management, and positive team relations
Effectively facilitate restructures, redeployments, and staffing within client groups
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in corporate functions, HR COEs, and HR generalist teams to ensure HR strategies support business initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Requirements
Bachelor
’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
Master
’s or JD degree preferred
7-8 years or more of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience, including previous experience with union-free operations
Experience leading/managing and implementing large-scale HR initiatives and project management
Ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of leaders
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Organizational development and change management experience
Experience conducting and managing complex/sensitive workplace complaints and investigations
Ability to listen attentively and actively, take initiative, and work independently
Strong planning, organizational, facilitation, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to facilitate both small and large groups in a variety of forums including formal presentations, working meetings, and informal discussions
Strong ability to design, gain alignment, and execute components of strategy with senior leaders
Must possess a sense of urgency, take initiative, be a self-starter, be comfortable working independently, and be curious
Willingness to take a position, show personal initiative, and persevere in the face of significant obstacles and challenges
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and build a positive rapport with all partners
Benefits
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Important Details
Work format: Monday - Wednesday in office, Thursday - Friday remote
About the Company
Meijer is a family company that serves people and communities, providing career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development.
