Associate Relations Manager
Company: Hannaford Supermarkets
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: May 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Address: USA-NY-Schenectady-1400 Altamont Ave Store Code: Store
08320 Management (5150077) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a
fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is
still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford
actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program
which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of
farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have
to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business,
becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to
document that all its seafood products were sustainably
harvested.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Promote positive associate relations and business partnerships with
store management. Ensure store compliance with company policies,
practices, legal requirements and ethical procedures. Develop and
maintain a solid business partnership with Store and Department
Managers to ensure that communication between Store Management and
associates is consistent with good HR practices. Support
Hannaford's culture through role modeling and coaching key
management how to effectively manage performance, manage change,
and maintain a positive associate environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Demonstrated good judgment* Ability to achieve results through
influence versus authority* Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, with the ability to "read" people* Ability to
handle sensitive information with extreme confidentiality*
Facilitation and conflict-resolution skills* Ability to lead and
develop associates* Strong organizational and time management
skills* Ability to give feedback at all levels* Ability to
effectively lead change* College degree or equivalent* Retail
management experience preferred
Physical Requirements
* Ability to use computer and other communication systems required
for performing functions.* Ability to move freely about a retail
store, with occasional bending and lifting as a contributor to
various operational functions.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
* Post open positions and actively recruit to fill them with the
right people.* Assist with hiring decisions in conjunction with
management for all "key" and salaried roles.* Coach department
managers to plan ahead for staffing needs, communicate to
management/human resource administrators; serve as liaisons between
Strategic Staffing Department and retail.* Oversight of the 1st 100
day process.* Partner with Store Manager in managing the Talent
Growth Management Process for the development of key leadership
within the store; help to identify gaps, assess talent and create
Career Development Plans. Support District Talent Growth Management
process* Participate in the creation of job offers for salaried
managers hired into their stores.* Understand and utilize company
pay scales.* Be the gatekeeper of all training programs in store.
Ensure support and appropriate, timely training is being delivered
to newly hired associates. Work with store manager to hold
department leaders accountable to ensuring proper training is
complete prior to associates being expected to perform their full
responsibilities* Coach management as needed.* Oversight of
Learning Programs.* Conduct New Supervisor and Pharmacist
orientations in partnership with Store Manager.* Partner with Store
Manager on Associate Experience survey issues.* Ensure the
inclusion of RMTs/DMTs in AR issues where applicable.* Field AR
concerns, discuss with Store Management, elevate to AR Specialist
when appropriate.* Review written counseling sessions and
terminations for fairness and consistency.* Assess department
climate and seek associate feedback as needed. Partner with AR
Specialist, Department Manager and Store Manager to resolve
issues.* Conduct listening sessions in each department once per
year. Partner with AR Specialist and Store Manager to resolve
issues.* Responsible to ensure that payroll functions are completed
accurately and on time.* Assist in the selection and training of
Payroll Clerks/Assistant ARMs.* Provide input to performance
appraisals for Payroll Clerks/Assistant ARMs.* Partner with store
leadership to help support all changes impacting associates.*
Support disability and workers compensation open cases; act as
liaisons between corporate partners, retail managers, and
associates.* Facilitate the creation of transitional work plans.*
Support LOA's.* Support Benefits reenrollment.* Project work as
needed or requested.* Schedule flexibility/availability appropriate
to meet the business needs.
Salary range is between $49,400 - $67,496 Annual (40 Hours)
Eligible for 5 additional hours at OT
Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all
associates and applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related
conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or
any other characteristic protected by law.Job Requisition:
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