Sherwin-Williams · 21 hours ago
Labor Relations Manager
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSherwin-Williams is a leading company in the paints and coatings industry, dedicated to improving the world through innovative solutions. The Labor Relations Manager will support the company's goals in labor relations, providing guidance on employment and labor issues while maintaining positive employee relations and union awareness.
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Responsibilities
Developing and implementing a sound and effective labor and employee relations strategy throughout the organization, including but not limited to all Employee Relations policies and directives
Monitoring employee and union relations at collectively bargained sites to facilitate early issue identification and intervention as appropriate
Maintaining and/or developing strong and constructive relationships with existing labor organizations, including fair labor contract administration
Serving as the Company’s Chief Spokesperson for purposes of all domestic contract negotiations, administration of existing collective bargaining agreements, including the facilitation of disputes through the grievance and arbitration procedures referenced in such agreements
Serving as the Company’s representative in disputed matters processed to a hearing in front of a neutral arbitrator and presented to an administrative agency (e.g., NLRB, EEOC, DOL, etc.) to ensure timely and efficient resolution and minimal liability on the part of the enterprise
Training site management, including front-line supervisors, in labor relations developments, best practices, and labor contract administration
Providing advice and counsel to the human resource organization and site management on employment/labor related matters, including understanding and application of company policy and procedures, as well as escalation to appropriate senior department management and other stakeholders, as necessary
Maintaining records, preparing reports and composing correspondence relative to work
Conducting specific research and investigation into employee issues as necessary
Preparing programs, solutions and systems to support employee and labor relations policy and strategy
Monitoring non-union facilities to assure those facilities adhere to positive employee relations practices that reinforce and support a positive work environment
Developing and implementing union awareness programs and appropriate management responses to union campaigns through planning, positive employee relations programs, site vulnerability assessments, campaign strategies, legal defense, policy review, education, and communication
Functioning as a strategic business partner with all other enterprise functions, as necessary, to assure satisfactory resolution of issues
Collaborating with shared functions, including but not limited to Employee Benefits, HRSS and LOA, to define processes and communications in relation to benefit entitlements, leave requests and/or accommodations in a collectively bargained environment
Monitoring compliance with internal, national, federal, state and local employment and labor laws and regulations
Supporting the Sr. Director/Director of Labor Relations on global labor relations matters outside of the United States as needed
Assisting with special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of experience managing labor matters, including contract negotiations and conducting labor arbitrations
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures relative to employee and labor relations matters
Experience handling matters before federal and state agencies responsible for enforcing employment and labor laws
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, HR professionals and employees in the management and investigation of agency and private employee claims and allegations
Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
Preferred
Juris Doctorate
Licensed to practice law
Multi-lingual, particularly in Spanish
Benefits
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you
From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.
Company
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
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