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Sysco · 13 hours ago

Senior Director, Labor Relations - West Market

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

11+ years exp

Sysco is seeking a Senior Director for Labor Relations to oversee and lead the development and management of labor relations strategies and policies. This role involves fostering relationships with labor unions, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and collaborating with senior management to drive organizational performance and stability.

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Responsibilities

Lead negotiations and maintain effective working relationships with labor unions, ensuring that contracts, grievances, and negotiations are handled with a focus on fairness, transparency, and business continuity

Oversee and resolve labor grievances and disputes in a timely and effective manner, mitigating any potential risks to the company

Ensure that all activities, including bargaining and workplace practices, comply with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations. Collaborate with legal teams to assess and manage labor-related litigation

Lead, mentor, and develop the labor relations team, ensuring continuous improvement in their skills, knowledge, and performance

Act as a liaison to foster a positive workplace culture while maintaining constructive employee relations. Advocate for employee interests while ensuring alignment with business goals

Support the organization in managing significant organizational changes (e.g., restructuring, mergers, acquisitions) with an eye towards maintaining positive labor relations

Provide regular reports on labor relations issues, outcomes, and trends to senior leadership. Use data to inform decision-making and improve strategies

Qualification

Labor relations strategyNegotiation skillsConflict resolutionChange managementTeam managementStrategic thinkingEmployee engagementUnionsLabor law complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaborationMulti-disciplinary team management

Required

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

11+ years of experience

Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and de-escalate complex, high-stakes labor situations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with union representatives, employees, and senior management

Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional collaboration

Proven ability to influence and navigate through organizational change while maintaining strong employee relations

Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to balance both short-term and long-term objectives

Experience with unionized workforces in manufacturing, healthcare, or other heavily regulated industries

Experience in managing complex labor relations issues across multiple geographic locations

Travel Requirements: 75%