The Family Dollar Director Positive Associate Relations is responsible for the creation and deployment of proactive people and labor strategies in conjunction with a balanced reactive strategy. This includes training and development of the HR and field management teams, regular field touchpoints to assess Associate engagement, and partnering cross-functionally to align departments to a unified employee value proposition. A critical part of the role is understanding how to monitor labor trends and political climate to mitigate Company exposure and risk.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Employee Relations leadership for the Enterprise, SSC, DC & Store Field leadership.

• Develop and lead strategic, innovative and rigorous processes & tools to support positive leadership and employee relations programs.

• Work collaboratively with the HRBP’s and Leaders in the DC’s and Stores Organizations.

• Counsel and assist assigned HRMs and Operations Leaders on various employee relations matters.

• Oversee and execute the long-term operations strategy, methodology, and management of labor relations.

• Partnering with Field HR to respond to issues and create appropriate action plans to mitigate risk and provide support.

• Conduct regular market analysis of employment trends and recommend programs and proactive HR interventions.

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence inclusive of Benefits, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition to maintain aligned messaging to the Associates.

• Ensure Company policies support our labor strategy. Assess through soliciting feedback from all levels of Associates and provide recommendations as needed.

• Strategically partner with other business partners in the organization to develop programs and tools aimed at reducing and preventing Associate turnover and lack of engagement.

• Ensure service standards are monitored and addressed consistently.

• Be accountable for continuous improvement and service delivery excellence.

• Stay up to date on trends and applications of Labor and Employment laws.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Strong Interpersonal, Verbal and Written Communication Skills are essential

• 7+ Years of Experience in progressive HR

• Prior Labor Relations experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• Travel 50-75%

• Must be skilled with Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP

• Preferred Master’s degree in HR or related field

Full time

Chesapeake, Virginia

Associate Relations

Family Dollar