Lead the collective bargaining process in partnership with associate
communications related to �minor� collective bargaining agreements. Achieve
labor costs to be market competitive and drive associate engagement. Partner
with the divisions/business units, executives, and General Office (G.O.) support
functions to implement labor strategy. Advise and support activities of the
division/business unit staffs in developing effective contract administration
plans for �minor� collective bargaining agreements. Develop productive
relationships with local union leadership to accomplish business objectives.
Possess knowledge in all facets of Taft-Hartley Pension and Health and Welfare.
Lead �minor� contract negotiations and provide coaching and council to associate
relation managers. Ensure the 12-Month Contract Preparation Process is utilized
for �minor� contracts. Manage labor relations successor planning and
development. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty,
integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.- Provide strategic collective
bargaining leadership and coaching for �minor� contracts, leading as chief
company representative for assigned "minor" contracts
- Establish bargaining goals and objectives in consultation with
division/business unit management and G.O. support staffs
- Collaborate with associate relations managers to ensure preparation and
completion of all �minor� collective bargaining agreements in a timely manner
- Negotiate mid-term Letters of Agreement and interpretation of collective
bargaining agreement related to �minor� contracts
- Provide direction to the division/business units Human Resources leaders on
critical projects and negotiations
- Review and, in conjunction with the law department, approve arbitration cases
or settlements related to �minor� contracts
- Participate in overall labor and associate relations strategy planning
sessions
- Establish and maintain effective communication with Union, bargaining
partners, across divisions and peers
- Work with divisions to assist with the costing of all collective bargaining
agreements
- Organize division/business unit labor costing team for identified collective
bargaining agreements
- Align with the VP and senior directors of Labor Relations to assure
consistency in contract negotiations
- Train division/business unit management and associate relation managers to
expand associate and Labor relations expertise
- Coordinate with senior managers of Associate Choice and division/business unit
employees to ensure alignment
- Travel 50% to support collective bargaining strategy and trust fund matters
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or
without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- 5+ years labor relations experience in contract negotiations with excellent
knowledge of wages, healthcare, pension, and operational flexibility
- Strong understanding of industry/technical terms and processes
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to persuade/influence others
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive
information
- Ability to respond to changing business priorities
- Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw
conclusions
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree business, human resources, labor relations or related field
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification