Manager Labor Relations (Southern Division)

The Home Depot•Oklahoma City, AL

1d•$90,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Manager Labor Relations position will assist in creating and implementing labor and employee relations programs and provide labor relations support, guidance and training to AR/HR field teams, as needed. The position will help with any labor or employee relations issues, and will provide essential analysis of labor relations and employee trends to further enhance the company culture. The Associate must reside in a Southern Division state inclusive of: TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, TN, KY, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, and AL.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
2 years of work experience
Thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated project management skills
Advanced degree in human resources or industrial relations
Retail and/or distribution experience
Ability to build relationships and partner successfully with all levels of the organization
Ability to function effectively in a corporate / executive setting as well as on the ground in a store or distribution center
1+ year of previous leadership experience

Responsibilities

Partner with senior managers and HR teams to create, deliver and sustain positive associate relations programs and best practices
Develop and deliver training programs in all labor/associate relations areas, on an intervention and proactive basis
Provides support in coordinating and compiling data, reports, and communication materials needed during union organizing counter campaigns
Manage projects and labor relations initiatives that support the labor relations strategy
Manage the labor and associate relations research and analysis programs and processes to determine patterns and trends and their impact on the organization, along with creating leadership level reporting on identified trends and emerging labor and associate relations concerns
Manage and lead the efforts in monitoring external labor activity and trends, including responsibility for creating reports for field and company leaders