Lead, Employee Relations
Lead, Employee Relations
Values & Innovation
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.
Purpose of Role
The Teammate Relations Partner is a critical member of Under Amour’s Teammate Relations team. This team is responsible for developing and implementing an employee relations program to effectively and consistently deal with complaints, investigations, and performance issues to promote positive employee relations. Our goal is to gain a better understanding of team dynamics and provide solutions to improve team functioning. We proactively address systemic root cause issues that prevent us from meeting our organizational goals. We do that by leading focus groups, providing performance coaching, and looking into teammate complaints and concerns. We deal with complex, high-risk, and/or sensitive individual and team-related issues and make recommendations for solutions to address workplace issues with the goal of promoting an inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Your Impact
• Directly leads investigations, teammate complaints, and organizational concerns with minimal oversight, except those involving executive leaders
• Prepares investigative summaries, reports, and makes recommendations on next steps to the business
• Provides expert advice, counsel, and direction to leaders (Sr. Director and below), and HR Business Partners regarding best practices, policies, and employment laws (in partnership with the Company’s In-house Employment Counsel)
• Identifies and supports in strategically managing systemic root cause issues through the alignment of team and individual goals, leadership capabilities, change management efforts, and/or change in strategic direction objectives
• Recommends internal and external services and resources that resolve gaps that prevent us from meeting our organizational objectives
• Supports and coaches Managers in developing, delivering, and monitoring Performance Improvement Plans and reviews complaints or concerns from teammates regarding the process
• Provides consultation to managers during mid and end-of-year performance review process.
• May serve as a mediator in managing conflict resolution and addressing challenging team dynamics
• Creates and delivers team intervention work including New Leader Accelerations, Focus Groups, and Listening Sessions as needed
• Conducts exit interviews, and reviews exit survey data to identify trends to offer recommendations for improvement to culture
• Supports and coaches managers in delivering and executing the corrective action process
• Drives consistency in policy and its application based on intelligence gathered from facts and trends
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university with typically 8 years of relevant experience
- Direct employee-facing experience
Workplace Location
• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Nashville Distribution House in Mt. Juliet, TN
• Work Schedule: Four (4) days per week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.
Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.
Relocation
- No relocation provided
Base Compensation
$94,238.00-$117,797.50 USD
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Competitive 401(k) plan matching
- Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
Mt. Juliet, TN, US, 37122
Nearest Major Market: Nashville