Regional HR Manager (Los Angeles)

The Regional Human Resources Manager partners with assigned Regional Managers to achieve regional organizational goals. Directs, and coordinates human resource management activities of the assigned region to maximize the strategic use of human capital and maintain balance of operational needs, Sprouts’ culture and regulatory compliance. Observes areas where improvements can be made and makes recommendations for improved training, development, and legal compliance.

Essential Functions

• Maintains strategic presence in stores to promote the Sprouts culture, observe customer and employee interactions, gauge employee behaviors, ascertain areas where improvements can be made, and develop suggested action plans with Regional Managers
• Coaches managers on interpretation of policies and proper procedures. Acts as an HR consultant to the management team, answering questions regarding employment law, risks, and options
• Guides managers on the proper handling of sensitive issues, including conflicts/disputes, discipline, confidentiality, and terminations
• Listens to employee concerns and works as a neutral liaison between employees and managers to ascertain facts and assist in resolving conflicts
• Conducts internal investigations and resolves employee relations issues to manage legal/ethical complaints
• Observes training needs, develops, coordinates, conducts and monitors training programs to ensure professional development and legal compliance with employment laws in coordination with the Training Manager
• Explains policies and procedures to employees and answers a variety of HR related questions regarding forms, documents, benefits, and where to locate information
• Supports managers in the succession planning process, including assistance in developing performance plans, assessing and monitoring training and development needs, and helping managers meet company goals and objectives as related to HR
• Compiles and prepares confidential reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities
• Assists in the hiring process for new store openings, including recruitment, interviewing, selection and orientation as needed; assists management in recruitment, screening, interviewing, and selection for key positions when necessary
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment/labor laws
• Routinely conducts compliance audits to ensure appropriate practices are adhered to and are consistent from location to location
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Personnel Management, Communication, Business Administration or a related field or commensurate experience
• HR certification preferred (SPHR or PHR)
• 5+ years HR management experience in a multi-site, retail environment
• Expert in federal, state and local employment/labor laws including Title VII, FMLA and ADA
• Labor Relations and Positive Employee Relations experience strongly desired
• Excellent interpersonal skills to create and maintain strategic partnerships
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and consulting, planning and organizing skills
• Ability to confront issues and manage upwards in a constructive and effective manner

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a normal office environment
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement
• Travel to/from meetings and to various locations

This job may have specific physical demands including, but not limited to, the following:  ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; ability to operate machinery with moving mechanical parts; and ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, stand for a long period of time and push/pull heavy loads.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Qualified candidates will be contacted.  To learn more about all of the benefits of working at Sprouts and how you can become part of our growing team, apply on-line at .  Sprouts Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2014

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.