About the position
Responsibilities
• Direct labor relations activities, programs, and strategy implementation to achieve goals aligned with company objectives while fostering a “You Matter” culture where every associate feels valued and respected.
• Serve as chief spokesperson in contract negotiations, representing the company and operationalizing labor policies that are both market-competitive and strategically aligned, while reinforcing a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Provide advice and counsel in grievance-arbitration matters and occasionally act as company advocate in labor arbitration cases, ensuring consistent, fair, and equitable application of company policies and practices.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of responses to charges under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) with integrity and transparency.
• Stay current on labor relations trends, case law, and best practices in the distribution industry, integrating relevant insights that support both business objectives and associate engagement.
• Drive excellence in negotiations by ensuring thorough preparation and successful execution of labor contracts that balance organizational needs with associate value and respect.
• Assess and develop labor and employee relations training programs, in partnership with business leaders, to build organizational capability and reinforce a “You Matter” culture.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
Requirements
• Minimum of 7 years of labor relations experience, with relevant industry experience in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience presenting cases before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Extensive experience in the development and execution of labor relations strategies.
• Hands-on experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts.
• Proven ability to work with and influence leaders at all levels, from frontline supervisors to C-Suite executives.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time (with an average of approximately 50% travel).
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required.
Nice-to-haves
• Law degree preferred.
• Experience in leading labor relations within large, multi-site organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of labor law and grievance-arbitration processes.
• Track record of fostering a positive labor-management relationship and promoting a “You Matter” culture.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret labor trends and data to drive strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor labor relations teams or HR professionals.
• Experience managing high-profile or complex labor disputes with measurable outcomes.
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
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