Employee Relations Manager jobs in Nashville, TN

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

General Summary:

Partner with field management personnel to conduct in-depth investigations regarding employee relations and/or dispute resolution issues. Analyze case details and facts, maintain objectivity, and collaborate with field management to ensure decisions support company policies, Dollar General values, and federal/state laws and regulations.

Job Details

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with field managers and or other DG departments to guide or conduct in-depth investigations on employee relations issues and/or termination, final counseling or demotion disputes.
• Ensure proper documentation on cases, in particular Dollar General’s zero tolerance policies.
• Provide policy guidance to field managers and instruct on consistent practices regarding terminations and progressive counseling.
• Represent Dollar General in legal proceedings.
• Assist in researching Wage & Hour claims.
• Analyze trends and conduct employee relations training.
• Participate in the development of the SOP and Employee Handbook.
• Work with Risk Management, Law Department, HRSS, Operations, ERC and other strategic partners for efficiency and process improvement.
• Utilizes facilitation and mediation practices to negotiate resolutions.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Keen awareness of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, Title VII and other employment related laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and make objective decisions.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to listen, respond, and electronically document cases.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills.

Work Experience &/or Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in HR, Employee Relations, Dispute Resolution, or other related field.