Compass Group USA · 1 month ago
LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER (REMOTE-NEW ENGLAND)
Compass Group USA is a leading contract foodservice and support services company operating across the United States. The Labor Relations Manager will support strategic labor objectives, negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements, oversee grievances and arbitrations, and advise managers on labor and employee relations compliance.
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H1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Strategic Labor Objectives: Assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives that align with business goals
Union Partnership & Education: Collaborate with HR and Operations to educate employees on organized labor issues, providing insight into company policies, procedures, and labor-related best practices
CBA Negotiation & Management: Support the negotiation and management of labor agreements, including planning, strategy development, and execution to achieve competitive and cost-effective labor agreements that align with Compass Group’s standards
Grievance and Arbitration Oversight: Assist in managing grievance and arbitration processes to maintain labor relations integrity; represent the company in mediation and arbitration proceedings as needed
Internal Consultation & Training: Provide training and advice to operational management on compliance with CBAs and help foster a positive labor relations environment, aiming to minimize litigation
CBA Administration: Administer multiple labor agreements concurrently, ensuring adherence to negotiated terms and effective issue resolution
Employee Relations Support: Offer training and guidance on employee relations and CBA compliance for supervisory and management teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources
5+ years of experience in labor relations, employee relations or human resources in a unionized, multi-site environment
Ability to manage and negotiate multiple CBAs simultaneously, with a track record of achieving cost-competitive, strategic outcomes
Experience in objective investigations, grievance handling, and preparing for arbitration proceedings
Strong negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills
Willing and able to travel 40%+ by air and automobile
Experience in food, vending, and support services is advantageous, along with current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedents
Proficiency in remote communication and negotiation technology
Preferred
JD or advanced degree preferred
Preference for bilingual candidates (e.g., Spanish)
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Remote work in New England
Company
Compass Group USA
Food and facility services for healthcare, education, and venues.
H1B Sponsorship
Compass Group USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Represents job field similar to this job
Human Resources
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Customer Service and Support
Accounting and Finance
Product Management
Marketing
Education and Training
Legal and Compliance
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (20)
2025 (57)
2024 (45)
2023 (49)
2022 (39)
2021 (26)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Fetherston
CEO - Business & Industry Sector
Minit Gupta
CFO, Business and Industry Sector
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