Employment Practices Counsel

Requisition Number: 233113 

Job Description

Cintas is seeking Employment Practices Counsel to provide in-house legal services to the company with particular emphasis on labor and employment practices. More specifically, the Employment Practices Counsel helps the corporate office manage employment matters and achieve appropriate resolution in a cost-effective and efficient manner. This position provides leadership and consultation to location management on the development of positive employment practices and consistent execution of corporate policies. The job holder works under the general supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. 

Responsibilities include consulting with management on policy interpretation and compliance issues including but not limited to performance management, disciplinary processes, legal inquiries, and general employment law; serving as escalation support and liaison between field management and Deputy General Counsel; delivering training for supervisors, managers, and HR staff on topics to include: Corporate Policies, investigations, maintaining positive employment practices, and various employment law topics including but not limited to the ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and Title VII;  working collaboratively with Labor Relations Counsel and field operations on the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements; conducting employment practices audits and investigations at field locations as directed and providing a written summary of audits with recommendations and next steps provided to location management and executives;  and using preventative measures such as proactive involvement, early identification, and resolution of potential issues/disputes to manage and minimize risk and to increase the effectiveness of services.

Skills/Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Admitted to a state bar
• Minimum 2 years full-time relevant legal experience
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel extensively and on short notice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and intranet/internet
  

Education:

• Doctorate Degree (over 19 years)

Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:

•    Competitive Pay 
•    401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
•    Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
•    Paid Time Off and Holidays 
•    Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law. 

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: HR/Legal 
Organization: Corporate
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift