LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER (REMOTE-DC)

Job Summary

Compass Group, the world’s leading contract foodservice company, is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to join our team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development and growth.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• Labor Relations Experience: 5+ years of experience in labor relations, employee relations or human resources in a unionized, multi-site environment.
• Volume CBA Negotiation Experience: Ability to manage and negotiate multiple CBAs simultaneously, with a track record of achieving cost-competitive, strategic outcomes.
• Disciplinary and Grievance Experience: Experience in objective investigations, grievance handling, and preparing for arbitration proceedings.
• Communication Skills: Strong negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Travel Requirements: Willing and able to travel 40%+ by air and automobile.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in food, vending, and support services is advantageous, along with current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedents.
• Bilingual Capability: Preference for bilingual candidates (e.g., Spanish).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in remote communication and negotiation technology.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in labor relations, employee relations or human resources in a unionized, multi-site environment.
• Negotiation: Ability to manage and negotiate multiple CBAs simultaneously, with a track record of achieving cost-competitive, strategic outcomes.
• Investigations: Experience in objective investigations, grievance handling, and preparing for arbitration proceedings.
• Communication: Strong negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Travel: Willing and able to travel 40%+ by air and automobile.
• Knowledge: Experience in food, vending, and support services is advantageous, along with current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedents.
• Bilingual: Preference for bilingual candidates (e.g., Spanish).
• Technology: Proficiency in remote communication and negotiation technology.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.