Senior Labor Relations Manager

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