Senior Specialist - Employee Relations

Summary

The Senior Specialist - Employee Relations acts as a key operational partner to store and warehouse leadership, dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and mitigating organizational risk. This role will manager, advise, and support complex employee relations matters, investigations, and policy interpretations. The Senior Specialist will ensure fair and consistent application of Lidl US policies and processes, serving as a partner supporting team members within stores.

• Foster a positive work culture by managing team member inquiries and documenting concerns while escalating high-risk matter for collaboration with Employee Relations Partner and HR Director
• Drive conflict management and resolution of disputes by conducting fact finding, preparing investigative documentation, and determining appropriate follow up actions and outcomes
• Build collaborative working relationships with HR partners, store and warehouse leadership, and HQ departments to advise on and support employee experience initiatives
• Coordinate Employee Relations projects and administrative processes, including the development of templates, reporting updates, and workflow maintenance
• Analyze ER data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, formulating summaries and strategic recommendations for the ERP and HR Director
• Manage the implementation of training initiatives, engagement activities, and HR programs within the area of responsibility
• Manage projects and timelines effectively, utilizing both independent discretion and working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Ability to support investigations by preparing documentation and escalating issues appropriately
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• General knowledge of HRIS systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Proficiency in Google Suite or related software
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

• Associate's degree required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in HR, or related field
• In lieu of degree, 3+ years of related experience will meet the education and experience requirements
• U.S. Driver's License

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices, and /or warehouses more than 50% of the time

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)

And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits:
Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.