Labor Relations Sr. Manager

Job Description

The Labor Relations Sr. Manager is responsible for all labor relations matters and related employee relations matters. This role will be the chief spokesperson in labor negotiations and will have primary responsibility for labor contract administration. This includes planning for, negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements and renewals. This role will represent the Company in arbitrations and before the National Labor Relations Board. The Labor Relations Sr. Manager will respond to union organizing activity and train managers on employee relations matters including card check neutrality (CCN) campaigns. This position offers the flexibility to work from home, however, significant travel is required to allow in-person participation in training, organizing activities, negotiations, arbitrations, proceedings, etc.

Your Main Responsibilities

Prepares and negotiates initial and renewal labor agreements
Develops cost models for use during economic negotiations.
Coordinates with operations managers, people partners, and leadership to obtain alignment on negotiations strategy and direction.
Drafts contract proposals and counter proposals prior to and during negotiations.
Finalizes settlements and prepares contract documents for final signature by the parties.
Prepares and distributes contract settlement summaries to operations managers, people partners and leadership.
Drafts and distributes regular executive summaries to the executive team.
Handles all litigation with outside counsel for both union and non-union employees.
Proactively interact with and advise operations managers, people partners and leadership to keep them aware of the negotiation process and outcomes. Informs group on a broad range of employment and labor relations matters, including disciplinary actions, contract administration and general methods of positive employee relations.
Creates presentations and conducts training to inform operations managers, people partners and leadership regarding labor relations issues.
Conducts management training related to Positive Employee Relations and other timely topics.
Manages arbitrations, grievances and unfair labor practice charges including drafting, opening and closing briefs.
Contributes to the development and improvement of Company-wide standardized practices, processes and forms.
Collaborates to ensure legal compliance by reviewing federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and disseminating, explaining, and consulting regarding those requirements.
Manages union contracts and is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with union leadership and agents.
Prepares for and assists operations managers and regional leadership in dealing with potential labor disputes, strikes, work stoppages and other concerted activity, including advising on appropriate courses of action involving satisfactory resolution of disputes, security issues, employee concerns and media/public relations considerations.
Provides insights on labor relations trends and patterns and translates them into proactive proposals.
Facilitates meetings for cross functional stakeholders to evolve policies where appropriate for union and non-union employees, when applicable.
Works with external vendors to develop and deliver proposed labor relations related services on-time and within budget.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
What You Will Need
Minimum of 7 years of labor relations or similar experience in a multi-contract, multi-union, complex environment.
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study is required.
Demonstrated ability in labor negotiations and experience as first chair negotiator.
Working knowledge and interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities between multiple business units.
Thorough knowledge of employment principles, practices, and applicable regulations.
Demonstrated leadership, change management, and success in planning, leading, and driving change in a large organization while meeting or exceeding business objectives.
Demonstrated business savvy to effectively communicate and work with other executives and leaders in support of achieving business goals.
Deep understanding of the financial aspects of labor relations, including wage and benefits costs.
Intermediate level or better proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be willing and able to travel more than 25% of the time.
Additional Experience We’d Like to See

An Advanced Degree, such as an MBA, JD or Master’s in Industrial Relations is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits

Cell Phone and Internet Allowance: $1500/year
Year 1 PTO: 15 Days
Paid Holidays: 8 Annually
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
FREE Coffee Every Week!
401(k) with a company match after 6 months!
2 Volunteer Days Annually