Lead LR Consultant(Remote Or Hybrid)
Description:
LEAD LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT
Classification: Exempt
Date: January 2022
About Us:
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.
Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.
To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law, government affairs, employee relations, risk, compliance, ethics, security or food safety, we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target, support Target’s business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to productively, ethically and securely conduct business. Through our understanding of Target’s business models and operations, we help facilitate Target’s growth, and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate, well-informed decisions. Simultaneously, we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand, guests, team members, stores, distribution centers and corporate locations.
Here, you’ll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business, collaborating with others and building relationships with senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be essential to tackling the ever-changing legal and risk-based challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.
A role in Labor Relations means counseling and supporting your partners in the field or headquarters in ensuring a positive, comfortable and inclusive environment for all. Your work will have a positive impact across the operation, helping to demonstrate the exceptional quality Target offers as a workplace.
As a Lead Labor Relations Consultant, you will:
Serve as thought partner and first point of contact for Field and HQ partners on issues relating to concerted protected activity; Ensure compliance with the National Labor Relations Act, related laws and regulations, and Target policies and practices
Leverage feedback, team member and HR data, and established policies and practices to advise partners, identify methods to improve team member experience, and ultimately protect Target’s employment brand and reputation
Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to identify issues, propose solutions and implement action plans that improve operations and engagement; establish ongoing routines with partners to regularly review data, monitor the effectiveness of actions taken, identify priorities, and prepare for future interventions
In partnership with HR, facilitate leader trainings and establish best practices for how to effectively lead large teams and drive an engaged workforce
Develop an intimate understanding of the nuances of assigned region/business functions and implement individual market strategies that close culture gaps
Continuously evaluate team processes and partner with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiency, scale and improvement; lead and participate in company and department initiatives and prioritize efforts that align with broader Field and HQ objectives, as appropriate
Recognize trends pertaining to Target culture, leadership behaviors or enterprise risks and establish a cadence to share insights with the broader Employee and Labor Relations Team
Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned to Target’s values of Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive
Other duties as assigned
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs
- Be able to travel with little notice 50%-75% of the time
About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience within Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal Affairs, Compliance or other relevant business function
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport and collaborate effectively across departments and externally
Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to leverage data to influence decisions, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and distill complex issues into actionable plans
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create transparency and confidence and influence across all levels of Target Team Members
Ability to adapt, prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks or projects in response to ambiguous, changing or competing priorities
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining appropriate prioritization and ensuring adherence to deadlines
Ability to apply discretion and sensitivity while working with confidential information
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. The salary range is :$85,400.00 USD - $153,700.00 USD. Pay is based on several factors which may include, but are not limited to education, work experience, certifications, labor markets, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
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