Distribution Center Manager of Human Resources - Bloomfield, CT (85061)

Be HomeGoods Happy. HomeGoods offers an exciting and rapidly changing selection of home décor merchandise, including giftware, home basics, accent furniture, lamps, rugs, accessories and seasonal merchandise at great values. It's where highly motivated professionals turn for outstanding and unique experiences in a very creative and supportive environment. It's also where you will find success and stability that comes with being a part of The TJX Companies, Inc., the largest off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. TJX is comprised of 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) and three e-commerce sites (tjmaxx.com, sierratradingpost.com and tkmaxx.com). With over $29 billion in revenues in 2014, more than 3,300 stores, and approximately 198,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX.

We currently have the following HomeGoods position available:

Overview

Acts as a strategic business partner with the facility AVP General Manager in order to maximize facility productivity while supporting associate commitment and job satisfaction. Ensures assessment, development and management of the D/C Human Resources staff. Provides support, manages activities and identifies Human Resources opportunities for the facility. Establishes standards and ensures consistency and accountability with regard to best practices. Deals with significant issues and/or problematic situations related to associate or labor relations. Provides ongoing feedback and counsel to facility AVP General Manager and Distribution Services Human Resources staff.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Partners with AVP General Manager, Facility Management, and Home Office Distribution Services Human Resources to provide strategic direction and support in order to maximize facility productivity, associate job satisfaction and ensure the development of talent for the facility and Distribution Center network. Ensures the technical and professional development of staff to increase competencies and promotional opportunities. Anticipates, plans and executes for appropriate staffing levels based on facility production requirements. Monitors recruitment and retention practices. Recommends appropriate strategies to address quality and diversity opportunities. Manages the performance review and organizational planning processes to ensure equity and quality throughout the Distribution Center. Assesses management development needs and acts as the broker of resources to ensure that development needs are met. Analyzes processes to determine if goals of communicating associate performance and developing talent are being achieved.

Develops and implements labor and associate relations strategies within the Distribution Center.

Ensures union contractual compliance and consistency with regard to interpretation of union contractual issues and Company policies and procedures. Maintains constructive working relationship among management, associates and union. Oversees Benefits function, the resolution of Benefits problems and enrollment of all new/revised Benefits programs.

Manages labor law compliance to ensure that legal requirements are being met. Identifies areas of shortfall and, in coordination with senior management and the Human Resources department staff, supports improvements. Ensures that all governmental laws and regulations are complied with on a timely basis including EEOC requirements, labor law guidelines, unemployment insurance, OSHA regulations, etc. Oversees health and safety programs to assure a safe working environment.

Partners with Distribution Services Human Resources and Compensation to monitor pay practices in order to ensure cost effective, equitable, and fair pay practices.

Manages the Learning and Development function. Partners with the Manager of Distribution Services Learning and Development and Distribution Center management in recommending strategies for improvement, identifying and developing training opportunities and ensuring programs are effective in preparing associates to perform their job productively.

Provides direction, guidance and support to all direct reports. Oversees the operation and management of Cafeteria services.

Promotes diversity awareness within the facility. Represents the facility in a variety of community relations programs designed to promote the Company’s visibility within the community.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Masters, preferred or equivalent job experience

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of Company policy and procedures relating to Human Resources issues.
Knowledge of State and Federal labor laws.
Knowledge of attrition analysis techniques.
Presentation skills.
Negotiation skills.
Knowledge of labor relations.
Strong communication skills.

Minimum Experience

Minimum 6 years of Human Resources experience, preferably within a Retail/Distribution Center environment.

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy working with a stable and profitable corporate leader,
but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as:
Medical/Dental/Life insurance, 401(K), Paid holidays and vacations and Associate Discounts.

TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Notes: Bloomfield || Connecticut