Job title: Employee Labor Relations Lead Paralegal (FT Remote or Hybrid)
Company: Target
Job description: LEAD EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PARALEGAL

Classification: Exempt

Date: October 2022

About Us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.

To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of legal pros, each with valuable expertise from several disciplines. Whether specializing in government affairs, policy, risk management, regulatory compliance, ethics or employee and labor relations, this team advocates for Target and its business plans in communities across the nation and works across the entire company to provide internal clients with cohesive guidance. We are committed to being internal experts to both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to productively do business. We focus on defining, investigating, anticipating and ultimately mitigating risk in all its forms. We apply our grasp of brand law by overseeing, maintaining and ensuring correct, consistent and authorized use of Target’s signature Bullseye logo, assets and other trademarked material. We help protect Target and its subsidiaries by applying our comprehensive understanding and interpretation of the laws that govern our stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. Here, you’ll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business and building relationships with the senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be key to tackling the ever-changing legal challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail landscape. From brand and patent law to contract development and negotiations, you’ll be challenged and gratified by a role with Target Legal Affairs.

A role with Employee Relations means the opportunity to provide legal counsel on internal employee relations matters for our domestic field, headquarters and international locations. Your internal clients will be Human Resources and various business leaders, and you’ll consult on investigations and respond to both internal and external claims.

Under the general guidance of the Field and Litigation Employee Relations (“ER”) attorney team, this Lead ER Paralegal provides Target’s stores and global supply chain logistics teams strategic and timely ER services that represent the company’s brand, mission and philosophy in a cost-effective and responsible manner.

Provides strategic guidance to HR, ER, and Labor Relations partners while assessing company exposure on a wide variety of employment-related issues and recommends solutions as appropriate by analyzing pros and cons, alternative strategies, past and best practices, etc.

Collaborates with attorney team to understand ER initiatives and priorities and deliver paralegal support, including participation in projects, investigations, data analysis, drafting, tracking, collecting and maintaining legal documentation, and consulting with HR and business partners as appropriate.

Represents ER on business initiatives by independently leading projects, setting and managing timelines, escalating issues, and communicating progress with key partners and leaders.

Trains other HR Field partners in corporate and departmental policies; Provides guidance on, and awareness of best practices and legal requirements related to a wide variety of employment-related issues, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discrimination and harassment claims.

Establishes and maintains key cross-functional relationships across Legal Affairs, HR, and business leaders to resolve issues, drive collaboration and coordination on projects, business initiatives and legal matters, and develop a keen understanding of HR and business objectives and strategies

Assists with responses to subpoenas, administrative charges, and other governmental requests; Reviews and revises position statements written internally or by outside counsel and responds to demand letters in consultation with ER Counsel, including fact investigation, assessing risk based on applicable law, and coordination with opposing counsel.

May support ER Counsel in managing a wide array of employment litigation and other legal matters, including supporting the development and execution of litigation strategy with outside counsel, facilitating discovery in single-plaintiff and class-action litigation, and actively participating in depositions and mediations, including travel, as needed.

Works autonomously to represent the ER team in various projects, such as the development of alternative fee arrangements with outside counsel, store closings, revisions to company policies or practices, the development of policies related to the employment of team members, and other company initiatives with team member impact.

Commissions legal research to outside counsel as needed, providing them with direction. Reviews and interprets outside counsel’s results and advises HR partners on pros and cons, strategies, liabilities, etc.

Consistently demonstrates behaviors aligned to Target’s values of Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive.

Other duties as assigned

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

Four year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of experience working within the employment law specialty at a law firm, in law department or in an HR capacity

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport and collaborate effectively across departments and externally

Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to leverage data to influence decisions, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and distill complex issues into actionable plans

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining appropriate prioritization and ensuring adherence to deadlines

Ability to apply discretion and sensitivity while working with confidential information

Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Paralegal Studies/Paralegal Certificate

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $85,400 to $153,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
Expected salary: $85400 per year
Location: Minneapolis, MN

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