Labor Relations Manager

Role Description

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

• Educational Requirements: 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.

Benefits

• 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)