If you’re someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we’d like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been growing at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!

The Regional Human Resource Manager is responsible to plan, administer, and coordinate all human resource management activities for Fresh Thyme Market to maximize the strategic use of human resources. This position is a business partner with store and regional leadership to ensure that the assigned stores sustain an environment where each team can maximize their individual and team performance. Leads and implements proactive, effective and consistent delivery of Human Resource solutions, programs and services and maintain functions such as employee relations, performance management, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance. This includes active partnership and collaboration to build strong store teams, identify gaps and present solutions, implementation, and assessment of human resource activity. Additionally, the role investigates team member concerns and seeks to resolve employee relations issues or violations while addressing root-cause issues.

Regional HR Manager will support Chicago and surrounding markets including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and St. Louis. Travel to these markets is required. Frequency 30-50%.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to work with field operations teams for all employee relations issues
• Partner with the administration of compensation, benefits and performance management systems, departmental training and safety programs.
• Conducts needs assessments, training, the facilitation of small and large groups in meetings and workshops, and partners in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Provides consultation, direction and recommendations to leadership regarding employee relations activities, dispute resolution procedures, corrective actions, terminations and EEOC matters affecting employment.
• Provides interpretation of company policies and procedures covering the areas of employee relations, compensation, benefits administration and workers’ compensation.
• Trains leadership on best practices regarding employee and labor relations.
• Collaborate with HR team on the development of effective performance management including performance appraisals, giving and receiving feedback, competency development and assessments.
• Lead a variety of engagement activities and processes both corporately and regionally applied, such as round tables, orientation, on-boarding, culture surveys, etc.
• Supports talent management strategies through engagement with and monitoring of team members in pivotal or rotational roles.
• Facilitates career paths, succession planning and workforce planning discussions.  
• Coaches Store Directors, ASDs and Managers on how to maximize performance.
• Manage stores staffing to meet business needs.
• Analyze training needs to support the design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
• Use company engagement survey data to develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
• Develop and/or administer special projects in areas such as training programs and employee awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Requires a B.S./B.A. degree in a business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience
• 5-7 years of HR specific experience in a corporate retail setting, multi-unit a plus
• Previous case management experience (to include corrective action processes, termination, conflict mediation, etc.)
• Preferred grocery retail experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of human resource policies and practices in a professional retail environment
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and professionalism
• General knowledge of employment law and practices
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong decision quality and effective communication.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn HR systems applications.
• Strong time management.
• Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for their passion, dedication, and the results they consistently drive. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$88,000.00 - $136,500.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Specific pay rates will be within this range and based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team of this role.

Compensation for this position also includes incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development. Come Thrive with us!