Manager, Labor Relations

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Labor Relations, the Manager, Labor Relations interprets HR processes/protocol related to collective bargaining agreements (consultation/discipline), agency charges, grievances, labor management issues, and negotiation (effects bargaining, arbitration, contract review, drafting of proposals/grids, witness preparation, etc.), and advises clients, and LR Managers & Associates on their appropriate implementation/administration.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations related to charges from governmental agencies (e.g. NLRB, EEOC and other federal, state or local agencies), using strong communication, fact finding and analytical skills.
• Highly skilled in legal research, with an emphasis on current precedent as well as timely understanding and application of changes to labor and employment laws.
• Possesses strong writing skills to draft persuasive responses on behalf of the Company (e.g., position statements, responses to information requests).
• Proactively assesses client and business needs and manages the development/delivery of collective bargaining agreement interpretation (long term impacts of language to business initiatives, research proposed business changes, etc.) to meet them, often developing multiple option solutions.
• Provides input as a management team member/peer for the specific client/business by providing applicable consultation related to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Understands the impact of assigned work, prioritizes work, develops tactical plans to ensure the completion of objectives within any constraints (e.g., budgets/costs), and advocates the Company’s position in accordance with applicable policies, the collective bargaining agreement, and the law during grievances.
• Facilitates the arbitration process including managing the relationship with outside counsel, preparing witnesses and evidence, and supporting the Company argument.
• Project plans and provides support for execution of negotiations and effects bargaining, including leading information gathering for union and Company partners.
• Negotiates with the union on behalf of the company, including drafting Company proposals, integrating partners impacted by contract changes, managing the goals and expectations for the negotiations team, and strategizing on impacts to protect the brand.
• Develop/leads client training educating the business on changes to the collective bargaining agreement and leadership responsibility in locally honoring/administering the contract (executive and salaried).
• Prepares and processes settlement agreements, union information requests and updates to Cast Member records.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent (e.g. negotiations preparation, bargaining, implementation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements).
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of labor and employment laws including, but not limited to NLRA, Title VII, EEO, ADA, and FMLA; and associated employment laws.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and nuanced understanding of the communication needs of different audiences and represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in field of Industrial Labor Relations, Labor Law or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent training and accreditation
• Bilingual