Territory Associate Relations Manager

The Home Depot

. Provide direction to regional leaders on labor and employment trends and associate relations needs .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-Level💰 $113,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor and employment relations, including union avoidance strategies and compliance with EEOC, DOL, and OFCCP regulations. Proven ability to analyze data, develop action plans, and provide training on associate relations matters across multiple locations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Labor Relations ManagementEmployment Law ExpertiseAssociate Relations Strategy DevelopmentPHR or SPHR CertificationMulti-Site Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisAction Plan DevelopmentUnion Avoidance StrategiesCompliance AuditingTraining DevelopmentWorkplace Violence ManagementLegal InvestigationsDiversity ReportingPerformance Improvement Plan ReviewAssociate Relations Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAdvisory SkillsFlexibilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Associate RelationsNLRBEEOCDOLOFCCPEOC SurveysCompensation ReviewsI-9 ComplianceDiversity ReportingEmployee Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direction to regional leaders on labor and employment trends and associate relations needs
Guide regional leaders on interpreting and consistently applying company policies, programs, and initiatives
Analyze regional, district, and store data to identify associate relations activity and trends
Develop, execute, and follow up on associate relations action plans
Monitor labor relations activity in the region with guidance from the Store Support Center Associate Relations team
Advise regional leadership on unionizing efforts, NLRB actions, union avoidance strategies, and education
Develop, execute, and follow up on game plans for EOC surveys, town halls, and labor activity
Support responses to and resolution of EEOC, DOL, OFCCP, and other labor and employment claims
Manage and report workplace violence matters
Assist Medical Health Management, Legal, and Asset Protection with investigations and associate relations issues
Conduct management training on legal and associate/labor relations matters
Develop customized training with Learning Development
Work with Government Compliance on diversity reporting, AAP/OFCCP audits, I-9 compliance, compensation reviews, and other regional compliance issues
Assist DHRMs with reviewing Store Manager Performance Improvement Plans for fairness and consistency
Report to the Division Director of Associate Relations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
Minimum 6 years of work experience
Advanced degree in law, employee relations, or human resources is preferred
Multi-site (50-plus locations) and experience with 10,000 associates is preferred
8 years experience in employment law, employee relations or human resources is preferred
PHR or SPHR or equivalent certification is preferred
Frequent periods spent standing or sitting in the same location, with occasional stooping or lifting of light objects
Comfortable indoor working environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work a flexible schedule
Overnight travel typically required 20% to 50% of the time