Senior Associate Relations Practices Specialist
Framingham, USA
Job description
TJX Companies
At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.
In partnership with the Associate Relations Practices Manager, acts as a business partner, liaison, and legal compliance resource for the Associate Relations / Human Resources groups and other departments within the organization. Reviews and provides input on employment policies and provides communication and training for Associate Relations / Human Resources on important employment issues. Ensures the highest level of execution on strategic employment initiatives to proactively protect the Company.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Conducts legal research on a variety of employment matters such as wage and hour laws, minor labor laws, ADA, criminal code, etc., and analyzes the potential effects on the Company’s workforce
- Collaborates with partners and in-house counsel on proposed communication and direction regarding changes to federal, state, and local employment laws
- Mentors Associate Relations / Human Resources business partners on investigations and other employment matters
- Serves as business partner and legal compliance resource to Human Resource divisional groups on administration of Form I-9, E-Verify, and related hiring / immigration matters
- Supports internal and external labor audit activities
- Identifies employment related training needs and opportunities
- Supports TJX policy changes and Code of Conduct policy
- Additional duties as assigned
Who We Are Looking For: You.
- Juris Doctor required
- Motivated self-starter with an eye for detail and excellent organization skills
- Proven ability to communicate legal or complex information to a lay audience
- Able to work independently, or collaboratively across functional areas, as needed
- Able to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks and deadlines
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite products (including formatting, editing, sorting, basic formulas)
- Direct experience in HR, employment law, immigration law, or with a related government agency is preferred but not required.
Address:
550 Cochituate RoadLocation:
USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate RdThis position has a starting salary range of $83,100.00 to $106,000.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive.