Manager, Employee Relations

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.     

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

In this role, you will support company efforts to maintain a positive employee relations environment, inclusive of high employee engagement and performance as well as upholding company culture. You will help develop and implement proactive employee relations management strategies that support business partners’ business goals. You will help ensure business partners comply with employment law and Code of Business Conduct obligations and direct employment investigations, complaint resolution, and counsel and assess legal risk in high profile and high-risk employee relations situations

What You'll Do

• Ensure pragmatic, non biased, efficient and consistent resolution to high risk employee issues (i.e., discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence) that limits the Company’s exposure to legal liability and is consistent with the Company’s employee relations philosophy and values
• Assess employee impact on business proposals and proposed reorganizations; manage severance administration and policy guidance as appropriate for business partners
• Manage & influence proactive Employee Relations Strategy with business and HR leaders
• Support Gap Inc. Proactive Employee Relations strategy implementation to mitigate risk. Assist Gap Inc. Labor Relations competency building initiatives and trainings
• Assess organization needs; diagnose and recommend solutions that impact organizational health based on employee relations’ trends and business strategy
• Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs
• Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies

Who You Are

• Strong expertise in US employment law. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting complex internal investigations. Experience creating and maintaining a proactive employee relations strategy
• Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization (both verbally and in writing)
• High professional standards regarding customer service, confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
• Understanding of concepts and procedures specific to Employee Relations