Dollar General Verified
Retail, Discount Retail, Consumer Goods
Employee Relations Manager
Goodlettsville, TNOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- employee relations
- investigations
- dispute resolution
- policy guidance
- terminations
- progressive counseling
- legal proceedings
- Wage & Hour claims
- FLSA
- FMLA
Nice to have
- HR
- process improvement
- SOP development
- Employee Handbook
- Risk Management
- training development
Role summary
Dollar General is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to conduct and guide investigations into employee relations and dispute resolution issues. This role involves analyzing case details, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal regulations, and collaborating with field management and other departments. Responsibilities include providing policy guidance, representing the company in legal proceedings, researching wage and hour claims, conducting training, and participating in the development of SOPs and the Employee Handbook. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills, with a keen awareness of employment laws.
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 Responsibility
• 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.
Job Qualifications
• 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
Education/Experience
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.
Work Where You Matter
At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. 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.
Job Responsibility
• 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.
Job Qualifications
• 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
Education/Experience
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.
Work Where You Matter
At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. 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.
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