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Albertsons Companies · 1 day ago

Labor Relations Manager

5918 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$92K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S., and they are seeking a Labor Relations Manager for their Northern California Division. The role involves providing guidance on workplace issues, coordinating internal investigations, and serving as a liaison between management and unions regarding labor relations matters.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryMeat and PoultryRetail

Responsibilities

Advises Division management and Store Directors on discipline and policy interpretation regarding all actions affecting pay, demotions, disciplinary transfers, last and final warnings and other related actions for hourly union represented employees by applying the Collection Bargaining Agreement

Serves as communications link with the company and the unions by coordinating and participating in grievance meetings and by responding to information requests

Conducts research and prepares required analysis, reports, and documentation for grievance meetings, information requests, general communication issues with unions

Responds to employee complaints that can be resolved within company policy, procedures and union contracts

Coordinates investigations of grievances working with the Human Resources and Asset Protection teams and resolves or makes recommendations to management and Human Resources/Labor Relations Leads

Documents employee relations activities ensuring that files are accurate and that a history exists and is kept up to date as well as creating and maintaining all related documentation

Prepares accrual memos regarding anticipated retroactive wage and benefit payments

Aids in contract negotiation by conducting research, compiling information and documentation, and providing advice and insight on trends to be addressed with union

Develops resolution on employee relations issues for union represented employees within company policy and/or union contract

Handles grievances, lawsuits, charges, contract interpretation, employment law analysis, and discipline for union represented employees providing guidance from a Labor Relations standpoint to management and Human Resources and Asset Protection partners. In situations when policy questions are not contractual in nature referring to the Human Resources team

Assists with union avoidance work by conducting research and preparing documentation

Refers and reports issues to Associate Experience Center (AEC) or Human Resources as appropriate for handling (payroll, benefits, compensation, or HR records)

Qualification

Labor RelationsMediationNegotiationHuman ResourcesRetail ExperienceResearch SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

4+ years of Human Resources/Labor Relations related experience where a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, practices, and procedures have been developed

Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills to speak effectively and persuasively on issues and lead focus groups

Strong mediation skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to independently conduct research and prepare materials for presentations

Under minimal supervision applies a broad knowledge to respond to the difficult Human Resources/Labor Relations issues

Ability to build relationships with retail managers, Human Resources and Asset Protection partners

Must have own transportation and be available for overnight travel