Music & Arts Regional Human Resources Manager

This Music & Arts HR Manager Position will be a primarily remote position. Locations of interest for home base would be Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland area. This position requires approximately 25-30% Travel.

The Music & Arts Regional Human Resources Manager works closely and consultatively with Human Resources and Store Operations leaders in the following areas: (a) labor relations (b) employee relations; (c) employee development; (d) statutory and policy compliance; (e) investigations and related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assist field management in resolving varied and potentially complex employee relations matters
• Conduct timely, accurate investigations as needed
• Audit the execution of company human resource management policies and directives, and compliance with federal, state and local employment and wage and hour statutes.
• Assist with the tracking and measurement of key field talent management and retention initiatives.
• Consult with line leaders on all performance assessment, performance improvement, and general talent development initiatives. This includes facilitating individual and group workshops to train and retain high-potential leadership.
• Manage and support the talent pipeline through workforce and career planning.
• Provide individual and group training to develop and enhance respectful working environments at all business locations.
• Labor Relations
• Perform additional related duties as required and/or assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance.
• 8 years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience)
• 3 years of experience managing a department, function, product, or project
• 3 years of labor relations experience within a retail environment
• 5-7 years of employee relations experience within a retail environment
• Advanced knowledge of US labor laws
• Advanced proficiency in conflict prevention and resolution

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

Pay Rate: $95,000 - $130,000 / annually depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

About Guitar Center

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.


E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

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