Music and Arts Regional Human Resources Manager- Remote to Maryland/ Pennsylvania/ Virginia

The Guitar Center Company; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a Music & Arts HR Manager to lead labor relations and employee relations efforts across a primarily remote role with home bases in PA, VA, and Frederick, MD. Position requires travel about 25-30%.

Responsibilities include partnering with field operations, investigations, policy compliance, and development initiatives to support a high-performing retail organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field.
• 8 years of relevant HR experience.
• 3 years managing a department, function, or project.
• 3 years labor relations experience in retail.
• 5-7 years employee relations experience in retail.
• Advanced knowledge of US labor laws.
• Advanced proficiency in conflict prevention and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist field management in resolving varied and complex employee relations matters.
• Conduct timely investigations as needed.
• Audit compliance with federal, state and local employment and wage & hour statutes.
• Assist with tracking and measurement of key field talent management and retention initiatives.
• Consult with line leaders on performance assessment, development initiatives, and facilitate workshops to train high-potential leadership.
• Manage and support the talent pipeline through workforce and career planning.
• Provide individual and group training to develop respectful working environments.
• Perform additional related duties as required and/or assigned.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Investigations

Training & development

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

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: labor relations, employee relations, employee development, statutory and policy compliance, 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

Pay Rate

$95,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on background and experience. The pay range may vary by location and is provided in compliance with state specific laws.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

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