Manager Labor Relations - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Manager Labor Relations position will assist in creating and implementing labor and employee relations programs and provide labor relations support, guidance and training to AR/HR field teams, as needed. The position will help with any labor or employee relations issues, and will provide essential analysis of labor relations and employee trends to further enhance the company culture and ensure a union-free environment.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
Manage the labor and associate relations research and analysis programs and processes to determine patterns and trends and their impact on the organization, along with creating leadership level reporting on identified trends and emerging labor and associate relations concerns
Manage and lead the efforts in monitoring external labor activity and trends, including responsibility for creating reports for field and company leaders
Manage projects and labor relations initiatives that support the labor relations strategy to remain union-free
Partner with senior managers and HR teams to create, deliver and sustain positive associate relations programs and best practices
Develop and deliver training programs in all labor/associate relations areas, on an intervention and proactive basis
Provides support in coordinating and compiling data, reports, and communication materials needed during union organizing counter-campaigns
Nature and Scope
Position reports to the Director Labor Relations
Position may require travel, up to 5-10% of the time over the course of the year
Environmental Job Requirements
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment test if applicable.
Education Required - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience - 4
Physical Job Requirements - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Additional Qualifications - Ability to build relationships and partner successfully with all levels of the organization. Ability to function effectively in a corporate / executive setting as well as on the ground in a store or distribution center.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in human resources or industrial relations
Previous experience with UFCW and/or Teamsters
Retail and/or distribution experience
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certified
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Experience working with employment laws; must have thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws
- Demonstrated effective problem solving and decision making skills
- Excellent project management, writing and oral communication skills
- Strategic, analytical, detailed-orientated, energetic, and able to quickly adapt in a fast-paced growing environment
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Proven ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
- Must be able to quickly adapt in a fast-paced and fast-growing environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications                                                                                 

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must pass the Drug Test.

Must pass Background Check.

Must pass pre-employment test if applicable.

Education Required - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Years of Relevant Work Experience - 4

Physical Job Requirements - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Additional Qualifications – Ability to build relationships and partner successfully with all levels of the organization.  Ability to function effectively in a corporate / executive setting as well as on the ground in a store or distribution center.

 Preferred Qualifications                                                                                

Advanced degree in human resources or industrial relations

Previous experience with UFCW and/or Teamsters

Retail and/or distribution experience

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certified

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies