Regional HR Director - Full-time

Location: Corporate Human Resources
Unit Name: Regional HR Field Operations
Unit Code: 0FI8RG16
Hourly Rate (if applicable):

Summary:

The Regional HR Director is responsible for functions, processes and activities relating to Human Resources. This position will partner with Corporate Human Resources (HR) to ensure the successful implementation of standards and initiatives. The position will also work directly with the field by advising, educating, and acting as a liaison between field and corporate for issues and concerns impacting associates in the workplace and performs all other responsibilities as dictated by the business or assigned by Senior Management. This is an exempt position that reports directly to the VP, Associate Relations and supports the VP Operations with business objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership, direction and counsel to field HR professionals on employee relations matters
• Directs the regional process for field HR Representatives’ response to Speak Up Hot Line calls, Sexual Harassment, Affirmative Action, and Fair Treatment complaints; Workers’ Compensation/ unemployment issues and unsolicited employee relations calls and letters; ensures that each issue is resolved fairly according to federal and state employment law guidelines as well as Company policy
• Approves all management level actions to include: performance management reviews, promotions, progressive discipline and terminations before implemented
• Manages confidential investigations and directs the investigations performed by others; elevates matters as needed to the next level for input and resolution
• Partners with Corporate HR to provide HR advice regarding grievances, assists with arbitrations, and may participate in contract negotiations
• Ensures incorporation of regional needs into the design, development, and implementation of corporate-wide HR objectives
• Responsible for ensuring any required branch local HR policies, guidelines, and programs align with corporate objectives and corporate safety initiatives
• Facilitates annual HR Audits and directs the preparation and implementation of action plans to correct deficiencies of assigned branches
• Acts as a business partner to the VP Operations and the regional team to provide HR business expertise and perspective to support the development and execution of regional initiatives that are aligned with the Company’s
• Assists as needed in branch HR operations (i.e., new store openings or closings)

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires 7-10 years in increasingly responsible Human Resource management positions
• Requires college degree or equivalent professional certifications or work experience
• Requires experience as a manager with regional accountability
• Requires strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Requires ability to make sound, objective, fact based decisions
• Required to be a strong team player
• Requires ability to manage multiple tasks
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent listening skills
• Requires the flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple projects
• Frequent travel required

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Drug Free Workplace (DFW)