Senior Associate Relations Practices Specialist

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.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:
550 Cochituate Road

Location:
USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate Rd

This 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.