Compass Group USA · 1 day ago
Director of Labor Relations
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Responsibilities
Assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives.
Partners with HR and Operations in educating employees on all organized labor issues; review, interpret and make recommendations on company policies and procedures with respect to labor issues; serve as an organizational resource in raising issues that may result in a gap between stated organizational goals and actual practice.
Aid in the adherence of Compass Group Labor Relations Policy & Philosophy.
Analyze regional and nationwide bid opportunities and attend proposal meetings with potential clients, as assigned by the VP Labor Relations.
Provide support, advice, and counsel, as necessary.
Acts as chief spokesperson for multiple labor agreements.
Plans, sets objectives, and develops appropriate strategies and tactics with operational management.
Strive to achieve cost effective, cost competitive labor agreements.
Administers multiple labor agreements.
Oversees fact-finding process and provide input when necessary to investigations for site grievances and employee disciplinary issues.
Advises operational management on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues.
Train operational management and others to comply with labor agreements and company rules; works actively to avoid unnecessary litigation; recommends resolutions to effectuate the same.
Provides employee relations training for supervision/management.
Acts as company advocate in mediation, arbitration and other government proceedings.
Prepares for and may present Company’s position; prepares briefs and other documents for proceedings.
To uphold the integrity of Company’s labor agreements and management actions.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree is required
7+ years of Labor Relations experience in a multi-location environment, where at least 25% of the locations are unionized
Experience conducting effective & objective investigations and recommending the advisability of corrective action
Experience in grievance handling and arbitration preparation
Extensive experience in negotiations with excellent communications skills, including being Chief Spokesperson
Willing and able to travel 60%+ by air and automobile; driver's license required
Experience can be either from a management or labor perspective
Current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedent
Strong ability to use advanced technology for remote meetings, trainings, and negotiations
Self-started, personally manages all documentation and processes in a timely manner without administrative support
Preferred
Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources focus is preferred
Advanced degree preferred (e.g., JD)
Experienced with Union organizing campaigns and awareness training with operators preferred
Experience in food, vending services, and support services a plus
Bilingual (e.g., Spanish) strongly preferred
Company
Compass Group USA
Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next.
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