Cushman & Wakefield · 10 hours ago
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $127K/yrCushman & Wakefield is a leading organization in labor relations, and they are seeking a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to serve as the lead representative in labor relations matters. This role involves managing collective bargaining, grievance resolution, arbitration, and maintaining union engagement while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Act as first-chair negotiator in union contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with labor laws
Develop bargaining strategies, proposals, and counterproposals in collaboration with executive leadership
Lead negotiation teams, coordinate subject matter experts, and manage communication flow during bargaining sessions
Serve as lead representative in grievance hearings and arbitration proceedings
Investigate disputes, prepare case files, and present arguments before arbitrators
Provide guidance to HR and management on grievance handling and contract interpretation
Build and maintain constructive relationships with union representatives while protecting organizational interests
Act as the primary point of contact for union leadership on labor relations issues
Monitor union activities and assess potential impacts on operations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., NLRA, FMLA, FLSA)
Draft and update labor relations policies, procedures, and training materials
Advise leadership on labor law developments and their implications
Provide executive leadership with insights on labor trends, workforce sentiment, and negotiation outcomes
Partner with HR and operations leaders to align labor relations strategy with organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated first-chair experience in collective bargaining
Progressive Labor Relations experience
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
Recent News
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