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Primark · 2 days ago

Labor Relations Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Primark is a company that values people and culture, seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to enhance colleague relations and minimize risks associated with labor issues. The role involves implementing labor relations strategies, collaborating with management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws while fostering a positive workplace environment.

E-CommerceFashionRetailSalesShopping

Responsibilities

Implement a comprehensive LR strategy aligned with P&C and business objectives that promotes positive relations and a direct connection between colleagues and line managers

Support the LR manager in mitigate LR risks, developing proactive strategies to address potential issues

Collaborate with line managers and P&C business partners to ensure that colleague concerns are addressed, and advises leadership to minimize the risk of third-party representation

Facilitate required training that puts proactive, colleague-first leadership at the forefront of line manager’s minds and includes respectful workplace practices and legal compliance

Implement a clear, accessible communications program that reinforces values, leadership accessibility, and commitment to wellbeing

Gather & distribute to team members labor law changes, third party activity trends and regulatory updates that could impact the business

Track & monitor the KPIs that most impact the running of the business and share insights with key decision-makers including LR Manager, ER/LR Lead, and P&C Business Partners

Support the LR Manager in managing all Primark response strategies & activities to any incidents in partnership with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel

Conduct local external risk reviews prior to new store openings

Qualification

Labor Relations experienceLabor lawAnalytical skillsStakeholder relationship buildingCommunication skillsConflict resolution skillsInfluencing skillsColleague Relations experienceDispute resolution experienceTraining facilitationTeam management capabilityProblem-solving skills

Required

Experience in P&C Business Partnering, Colleague Relations, or Labor Relations, including advisory, case management, investigation / dispute resolution

Understanding of domestic labor law and regulations

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Expertise in handling union/ works council landscapes

Strong team management capability

Company

Primark

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PRIMARK is a retail company that offers online retails, clothes, fashion, accessories, nursery and home products, and sales. It is a sub-organization of Associated British Foods.

Founded in 1969