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A Message From The CEO

It is an exciting time to be part of The TJX Companies, Inc. As a global off-price value retailing company operating in the United States, Canada and Europe, TJX is a place where your career options are limitless. You can see the passion our Associates have for off-price retailing throughout every area of our organization. Our business successes, as well as our Open Door internal culture, are built on communication. Just as we have no walls in our stores, we strive for 'no walls' in our communication. No walls communication applies to every area at every level of the business, requiring all of us to be open to new ideas and to share best practices with each other. TJX is poised for continued success in the future and we are excited to share that success with you.



Carol Meyrowitz
President and CEO

 
Job Code 10-1374
Title A.V.P., Human Resources
City Framingham
State MA

Why TJX?

 Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and A.J. Wright in the United States, Winners, HomeSense and STYLESENSE in Canada and T.K. Maxx and HOMESENSE in Europe. With over $20 billion in revenues, nine businesses, more than 2,700 stores, and almost 133,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.

We currently have the following opportunity available:
Description

AVP, Distribution Services Human Resources AJWright

The Assistant Vice President, Distribution Services Human Resources supports our AJWright division based in Framingham, MA. AJWright offers authentic brand name apparel and footwear for the entire family, as well as home essentials and giftware, at up to 70% off discount and chain store prices. AJWright exists to help budget-conscious customers express their personal style cost-effectively. We operate stores nationwide and are aggressively opening in new and existing markets.  The seamless operation of our remote Distribution Centers is critical in supporting the projected growth of AJWright.  The AVP, Distribution Services Human Resources provides strategic and technical Human Resources direction, in concert with Senior Distribution Services Management, for AJWright Distribution and Logistics organization. Oversees the provision of guidance and developmental support for DC Human Resource Managers. Sets standard and ensures consistency among distribution centers with regard to best practices. Serves as the communication link between DC management and HR support. Provides ongoing feedback and counsel to VP of  Distribution Services.

 Responsibilities include:

         

  • Provides guidance, counsel and human resources development to the D.C. Human Resource Managers. Provides regular status reports to the  Vice President of Distribution Services and the Vice President, Director of Human Resources and other key stakeholders.

  • Oversees labor and associate relations strategies within the distribution centers to ensure compliance and consistency with regard to interpretation of contractual issues and Company policies and procedures. Maintains constructive relationships among management, associates, and union, where applicable.

  • Oversees labor law compliance strategies to ensure legal requirements are being met. Identifies areas of shortfall and, in coordination with senior management and the Human Resources department staff supports improvements.

  • Oversees the performance review process to ensure equity throughout the distribution centers. Analyzes the process to determine if it is achieving its goals of communicating associate performance and acting as a tool to increase performance.

  • Partners with Global Compensation to monitor pay practices and ensure cost effective, equitable and fair pay practices for all distribution centers.

  • Oversees recruiting strategies for all AJWright Distribution Centers. Monitors recruitment practices and turnover figures in order to identify opportunities, recommends strategies for improvement and monitors programs for consistency to standards among Distribution Centers. Oversees searches for DC management positions.

  • Partners with the AVP Learning and Organizational Development and with Distribution Center management in order to identify opportunities for training and development. Recommends strategies for improvement and monitors programs for consistence to standards among Distribution Centers. Oversees continuum for skill development of all DC management positions.
  • Broad, generalist business HR experience gained at Director level
  • Experience is likely to have been gained within retail or manufacturing operations focused business which has been through a period of rapid growth
  • Knowledge of labor law issues and practices
  • Rigorously pursues practical business solutions while spontaneously responding to the day to day needs of the business
  • Accustomed to working as a strategic business partner; proven track record of defining and delivering an HR strategy that meets long-term, strategic business goals
  • Proven track record in delivering business solutions with measurable impact
  • Experience of leveraging resources and minimizing process in a multi-site organization 
  • Motivated and challenged in a fast-paced, change driven environment 


What's In It For You?

At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
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