Director – Positive Associate Relations

Dollar Tree Stores

Director of Positive Associate Relations at Family Dollar leading HR strategy and employee engagement initiatives. Establishing labor relations while managing HR teams and programs in the United States.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive Employee Relations leadership for the Enterprise, SSC, DC & Store Field leadership.
Develop and lead strategic, innovative and rigorous processes & tools to support positive leadership and employee relations programs.
Work collaboratively with the HRBP’s and Leaders in the DC’s and Stores Organizations.
Counsel and assist assigned HRMs and Operations Leaders on various employee relations matters.
Oversee and execute the long-term operations strategy, methodology, and management of labor relations.
Partnering with Field HR to respond to issues and create appropriate action plans to mitigate risk and provide support.
Conduct regular market analysis of employment trends and recommend programs and proactive HR interventions.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence inclusive of Benefits, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition to maintain aligned messaging to the Associates.
Ensure Company policies support our labor strategy.
Assess through soliciting feedback from all levels of Associates and provide recommendations as needed.
Strategically partner with other business partners in the organization to develop programs and tools aimed at reducing and preventing Associate turnover and lack of engagement.
Ensure service standards are monitored and addressed consistently.
Be accountable for continuous improvement and service delivery excellence.
Stay up to date on trends and applications of Labor and Employment laws.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ Years of Experience in progressive HR
Prior Labor Relations experience required
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Travel 50-75%
Must be skilled with Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsHR ManagementMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningProcess DevelopmentRisk MitigationContinuous ImprovementService Delivery Excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCounselingCommunicationProblem SolvingFeedback SolicitationEngagement Strategies

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree