Zone Director of Human Resources

General Summary

The Director, Human Resources, leads a team of Regional HR Managers. This senior-level position is responsible for driving the design, development, and implementation of HR Programs through their direct report team. The Director, Human Resources performs a strategic role by guiding their team to provide human resources expertise in team relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, training, etc. This role is responsible for supporting specific organizations and/or functions and becomes embedded within the business to work closely with Senior Leaders on all HR-related issues. Initiates and drives HR programs and initiatives within each LOB, placing considerable focus on retention, performance management, and driving Family Dollar’s culture. Responsible for embracing Family Dollar’s store-centric commitment to customers, customer service, and sales.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead team of Regional HR Managers within the assigned zone. Integrate with client business units to understand the organizational value and team dynamics to effectively drive HR strategy.
• Partner with Senior Leaders to create and support an environment focused on driving culture through open communication and professional growth opportunities.
• Partner with and coach business leaders on all aspects of human resources including team member engagement, retention, team relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, development, training, and HR compliance.
• Consult and strategize with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) regarding compensation, incentives, team relations, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
• Drive partnership with Talent Management and guide direct report team to provide coaching, guidance and support to high potential candidates in the creation and monitoring of development plans targeted at skill enhancement in current and future positions.
• Recommend and support implementation of process improvement, initiatives and procedures that contribute to the overall success of the business.
• Provide advice and counsel to leaders and Team Members to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices.
• Assist the VP of Human Resources in the development and execution of department goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Develop organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate, modify and implement change, where possible, bringing programs and processes in line with other Family Dollar Business models.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of all State, Federal and local laws as they pertain to the HR function in order to ensure organization compliance. Ensures that these laws and regulations are represented and accounted for in HR Policies, procedures, objectives and goals.
• Ensures policies and procedures are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week
• Must have 7-10 years of HR Business Partner or Manager experience
• Must have experience leading large team of direct and indirect reports
• Must have background in the following areas: Experience as HR Business Partner with previous experience working with Senior Leadership, Workforce Planning, Staffing, Budgeting, Experience in Associate Relations and Retention, Learning & Development and Responsibility for large number of Team Members
• Travel required up to 50% of time on a regular basis

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in HR or Business required, with a Masters degree preferred

Experience: 7-10 years of HR Business Partner or Manager experience

Job Related Skills: NA

Computer Skills: NA

Certifications: PHR / SPHR preferred

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Family Dollar. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Family Dollar is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time

Chicago, Illinois

People Business Partner

Family Dollar