Territory Associate Relations Manager (Houston & Dallas)
homedepot
| Company | homedepot |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | TEXAS - VIRTUAL - TX01 |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
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Position Purpose: The Regional Associate Relations manager (RARM) is responsible for executing the strategy for promoting fair and consistent employment practices. The RARM ensures a positive associate relations environment to enhance overall performance in driving customer service and sales. The RARM reports to the Division Director of Associate Relations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides direction to RVP, RHRD, and other regional leaders on labor and employment trends and associate relations needs to ensure creation and maintenance of a positive associate relations environment
• Provides guidance to regional leaders on the interpretation and consistent application of Company policies, programs and initiatives
• Analyzes regional/district/store data to identify AR activity/trends; develops, executes and follows up on AR action plans to ensure fair and consistent application of Company policies and practices
• Monitors all labor relations activity in the region with guidance and direction from the Store Support Center (SSC) - Associate Relations team
• Provides direction to regional leadership on procedures for handling potential unionizing efforts and NLRB actions and developing preventative strategies and education on union avoidance
• Assists in developing, executing, and following up on game plans associated with EOC survey, town halls, and labor activity
• Provides region support to SSC in response to and/or resolution of EEOC, DOL, OFCCP and other labor and employment claims; as well as managing and reporting workplace violence matters
• Act as resource to assist Medical Health Management, Legal, and Asset Protection on investigations and associate relations issues
• Conducts training for management on legal and AR/labor relations matters, develops customized training where appropriate in partnership with Learning Development
• Works with Government Compliance to promote diversity using diversity reporting tools, and addressing AAP (OFCCP audits), I-9 compliance, compensation reviews, and other regional compliance issues
• Provides assistance to DHRMs with reviewing Performance Improvement Plans for Store Managers to ensure fairness and consistency
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
• Reports to Division Director of Associate Relations
Travel Requirements:
• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
Working Conditions:
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in law, employee relations, or human resources
• Multi-site (50-plus locations) and experience with 10,000 associates
• 8 years experience in employment law, employee relations or human resources is preferred
• PHR or SPHR or equivalent certification
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
Minimum Education:
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
• No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
• 6
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
• No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
• None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
• None
Certifications:
• None
Competencies:
• Ensures Superior Service
• Analyzes the Business
• Ensures Process & Operational Consistency
• Builds Relationships
• Leverages Partnerships
• Demonstrates Seasoned Judgment
• Communicates Effectively
• Labor and Employment Law Expertise
• Labor Relations Expertise
• Consultative Skills