Regional HR Director, Retail Stores

Regional HR Director, Retail Stores page is loaded## Regional HR Director, Retail Storeslocations: Byron Center, Michigantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R78898At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, ***“I can’t live without them.”***Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s **People First****Location:**850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315**Job Description:****Position Summary:**This role will be responsible for the management of Human Resources for Retail Stores within an assigned region. Areas of HR responsibilities include associate and/or labor relations, recruitment, training and HR legal and regulatory compliance. Provides guidance, coaching and direction to retail operations management based on company policies and procedures, and partners with management on business initiatives and execution of strategies.**Here’s what you’ll do:*** Provide leadership and guidance to management, and ensure consistency with the execution of HR policies, programs, and procedures for retail.* Work in a high-volume staffing and recruiting environment.* Work with management and/or corporate human resources department to ensure effective communication, implementation and/or administration of HR programs and policies to include, but not limited to, performance management, benefits programs (i.e., open enrollment, leave of absence and return to work programs, wellness programs, etc.) department structure and associate changes (i.e., promotions, demotions, transfers), etc.* Develop and maintain working relationships as appropriate. Investigate and recommend action to be taken, and participate in claims hearings as necessary, regarding unemployment compensation claims, workers compensation claims and Equal Employment Opportunity claims.* Participate in the review, development and/or implementation of company policies and procedures, as well as the associate engagement survey, work with corporate human resources where appropriate.* Provide leadership to retail operations management to proactively address issues and concerns and drive company culture. * Act as a change agent within the organization to support business initiatives.* Promote and facilitate the execution of regional organizational development and succession planning programs, and coordinate with corporate talent development team on training initiatives.* Partner with the compensation department on wage and pay related processes (i.e., merit and wage progression programs, job descriptions, associate promotions/demotions/transfers, etc.)* Develop and maintain knowledge of local market and participate in discussions on local pay strategies.* Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.* Develop and monitor department budget as required. Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best practices in Human Resources; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance.* Provide guidance on HR-related regulations and ensure compliance with HR related legal and regulatory requirements such as EEOC, AAP, OFCCP, SOX, etc. as well as internal Human Resource policy and procedures.* Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.**Here's what you'll need:*** Bachelor's Degree (Required) Human Resources or another related field.* PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRMSCP certification preferred.* Eight years human resources generalist experience to include labor relations, union negotiations and union avoidance experience.* Experience with HR responsibilities for multi-site retail center locations strongly preferred.* Prior supervisory/management experience required.* Demonstrated knowledge of human resources policies and practices, labor relations and negotiations, and federal, state and local labor and employment laws.* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.* Excellent conflict resolution and effective negotiation skills.* Strong leadership, project management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.* Must be able to travel up to 40%, including overnight, to company locations depending on assigned area.**Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer .SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
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