Distribution Center Associate Relations Manager-Bridgewater - Full-time / Part-time

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, operating four major divisions -- Marmaxx (T.J. Maxx and Marshalls) and HomeGoods in the United States; TJX Canada (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls); and TJX Europe (T.K. Maxx and HomeSense). In late 2012, we acquired Sierra Trading Post, an off-price, Internet retailer of apparel and home fashions, bringing it into our family of businesses. With over $27 billion in revenues in 2013, more than 3,200 stores, and approximately 191,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the Associate Relations function within the facility in order to ensure effective associate/labor relations. Oversees the administration functions of the Human Resources area including payroll, file administration and benefits functions. Ensures that the Risk Management areas and unemployment are at an acceptable level. Ensures that all Managers/Supervisors and staff members comply with legal/contractual guidelines and when appropriate, maintain non-union status within designated areas. Coaches and counsels all levels of associates when deemed necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Areas of Responsibility

Manages the Associate Relations function within the facility. Ensures the open door policy is seen as a valuable resource. Investigates all code of conduct issues to ensure the associates have a harassment free work place and the Company has no legal exposure in this area. Ensures the technical and professional development of staff.

Ensures legal/contractual compliance throughout the organization and conducts training in these areas to support compliance. Maintains positive labor relations between facility management and the bargaining unit. Tracks all relevant issues for grievance resolution and contract negotiations.

Coaches and counsels all levels of management and staff. Provides Operations with information necessary to manage their business. Ensures the consistency of all discipline and documentation issues within the facility.

Oversees the payroll, file administration, and benefits functions within the facility. Ensures the facility has a viable risk management and unemployment program, recommending strategies based on trends. Ensures the technical and professional development of associates in these areas.

Participates in special projects as assigned.

Job Impact

Specify the measure and size of this job's financial responsibility (e.g., $100,000 payroll budget, $8,000,000 sales volume). $125,000 to $400,000Direct responsibility for the facility $18,000,000 to $ 40,000,000 Indirect responsibility for the facility

Worker's Compensation cost $100,000 to $500,000

Recruiting Budget of $5,000 to $15,000

Unemployment experience rates cost

Specify the number of direct and indirect associates reporting to this job.

Direct Indirect

Exempt 5 1

Non-Exempt 0 10

DECISION MAKING

Describe the kinds of decisions made by the incumbent (e.g., hire/fire, technical decisions, markdowns, merchandise pricing/selection). Also, specify what recommendations are referred to the next level of management or others for approval.

Decisions by This Position:

Hiring

Leave of absence policy

Grievance administration

Termination within department

Leave of absence approvals

Recommendations to Others:

Terminations

Hiring

Settlement of arbitrations

Benefits decisions

Safety

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Minimum formal education, if any, required to perform this job e.g., Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Law Degree).

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job experience.

Minimum job skills required to perform this job (for example: programming languages, strong interpersonal skills, computer software packages).

Conflict resolution skills.

Strong interpersonal/communication and counseling skills.

Labor relations/union environment experience.

Strong managerial skills.

Knowledge of State and Federal law (i.e., ADA, FMLA).

Minimum experience required to perform this job.

Minimum 6 years' experience.

3 to 5 years' experience in Human Resources (Associate Relations/Labor Relations)

3 to 5 years managerial/supervisory experience including 1-3 years Human Resources Generalist experience.

List specific jobs which could prepare an individual for this job.

Facility Associate Relations Representative.

Regional Associate Relations Manager.

Home Office Associate Relations Specialist.

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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