Human Resource Manager - Associate Relations

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned: 1. Lead all corporate initiatives focused on the associate experience. 2. Manage and facilitate the Associate Satisfaction survey/action planning. 3. Lead process initiatives and ongoing focus on turnover solutions including interacting with regional management teams to discuss their labor requirements and training needs and to identifying and creating strategies to reduce associate turnover. 4. Provide leadership and development for associates by communicating career opportunities, providing regular performance feedback, and demonstrating RAPTAR (Recognition, Appreciation, Praise, Treat Associates Respectfully) behaviors. 5. Manage all relevant and defined associate issue processes, investigations, and related matters. 6. Perform timely follow up and resolution of associate hotline calls and emails through Contact the Board and Rite Call. 7. Support Regional business needs related to the Human Resources function. 8. Interact with Operations Managers, Loss Prevention, and the Labor Relations departments to monitor compliance with labor union regulations and investigate labor union grievances. 9. Monitor the compliance of company, state, and federal employment laws within the region. 10. Review the disciplinary process and all terminations with regional management teams to eliminate potential liability and enhance processes. 11. Assist with associate transitions for pourover, acquisition, and liquidation stores. The following qualities are required: Minimum age of 18 years old to travel for business.  Ability to pass drug test. Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated. Ability to preserve confidentiality of information. Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work weekends on a rare basis. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects. Ability to travel on a regular basis to store locations. Ability and commitment to develop and mentor Rite Aid associates. Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state and federal employment law. Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet Explorer, and Outlook. This position requires a valid driver's license for business travel.   This position requires completion of the following certifications after the date of hire: OSHA Trainer certification.   Associate's Degree (AA) in Business or Human Resources, plus two (2) to five (5) years experience in Human Resources or as a Human Resources Generalist; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business or Human Resources is preferred. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=548612-3-813