Labor Relations Manager

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

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
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with 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. A general description of benefits offered can be found at . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Within parameters established by the Senior Director or Director Labor Relations, this position is accountable for supporting the goals and objectives of the enterprise regarding labor relations, positive employee relations, workplace flexibility, and union awareness in order to produce workforce efficiency and cost savings as well as minimize the Company’s financial exposure. This position is accountable for providing employment and labor relations advice and oversight to operations leadership, the human resource organization, and others, as appropriate, and supporting global enterprise employee and labor relations goals and objectives. 

This position serves as the principal point of contact for all labor relations advice, counseling, contract interpretation, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution at the Company’s domestic union locations. This position will also be accountable for handling employment related matters concerning all domestic bargaining unit employees, including but not limited to investigations, discipline, termination, performance management, and accommodations. 

The incumbent will perform a full range of employment/labor related functions including the following:

• 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 to ensure timely and efficient resolution and minimal liability on the part of the enterprise.

• Supporting the Company’s representative in administrative matters involving the National Labor Relations Board.

• 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; and.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA 

  This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans .

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5-7 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).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Preferred :

• Juris Doctorate.
• Licensed to practice law.
• Multi-lingual, particularly in Spanish.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

• 20%