Senior Director, Employee Relations

Work Location Type:Hybrid

Req Number 323316

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $176,300 to $293,800. This role is eligible for incentives.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 23 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Summary:

This global role leads employment policy, employee relations, and labor relations for Grainger. This role coordinates crisis management for team members and uses data to analyze and predict trends, develop strategies that improve leader effectiveness, simplify processes, foster positive employee relations, ensure compliance (e.g., OFCCP audits), and support inclusion efforts.

You Will:

Enterprise-Wide Employee Relations Responsibilities (covers all business units and functions globally):

• Develop and align global employee/labor relations strategy with business and HR goals.
• Promote positive relations through fair policies and strategic collaboration with HR, Legal, and leadership.
• Establish enterprise framework for Employee Relations operating model across enterprise
• Develop preventative and proactive strategies for addressing inappropriate workplace behaviors and facilitating conflicts
• Guide policy development to ensure consistency, equity, and scalability.
• Develop or leverage HR analytics and trend analysis for predictive employee relations management
• Oversee and conduct investigations for high-risk employee relations cases and ensure proper adjudication.
• Manage employee relations during organizational crises or major business disruptions
• Own processes for enabling team leaders and HR partners to strategically manage employee performance coaching, counseling, and outcomes
• Conduct regular ER audits to manage people-related risks.
• Demonstrated operational rigor and comfort with HR technology tools and case management systems
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and the Board.

Employment Policy & Compliance:

• Comprehensive knowledge of US employment laws, regulations, policies, and practices
• Oversee adherence to employment laws and internal policies.
• Manage OFCCP reviews and Affirmative Action Plans.
• Expertise in California Employment Law is highly preferred

Labor Relations:

• Develop and deploy enterprise labor relations strategy
• Assess and tailor LR programs for each site/facility across the enterprise
• Educate leaders on employee/labor relations through integrated learning.

Leadership:

• Strategic Mindset - Develop and drive strategy for ER team
  This global role leads employment policy, employee relations, and labor relations for Grainger. This role coordinates crisis management for team members and uses data to analyze and predict trends, develop strategies that improve leader effectiveness, simplify processes, foster positive employee relations, ensure compliance (e.g., OFCCP audits), and support inclusion efforts.
• Interpersonal & Organizational savvy - demonstrates self awareness and ability to work cross functionally
• Drives results - establishes clear and measurable goals with aggressive timelines
• Drives Vision & Purpose - able to lead team through change and Improvement cycles
• Ensures accountability - able to assess and coach for continuous elevation of teams' skillsets D, MBA, or Master's in a related field preferred

You Have:

• 10+ years in HR/business leadership; 5+ years in employee/labor relations.
• Experience in global change management and strategic consulting.
• Proven ability to influence and lead complex initiatives.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.