Labor Relations Specialist

Labor Relations SpecialistLocation: North America Support Center in Bethesda, MDOpportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) 401(k) retirement plan Company paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Training and exciting career growth opportunities Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.Purpose: The Labor Relations Specialist position assists with Labor relations matters by gathering and collecting information, maintaining documents and records required for negotiations, reviewing data, contract administration, and compliance.Essential Functions:Maintains and communicates the company's labor relations programs, policies, and proceduresAssists Labor Relations team with researching allegations made in grievances and arbitrations; supports the negotiations processTracks the expiration and status updates of collective bargaining agreements; facilitates the execution of negotiated terms of the collective bargaining agreementsSupports the implementation of new or updated collective bargaining agreements by partnering with Payroll, HR Technology, Benefits, Field HR, and OperationsGathers information and assists in analyzing internal metrics for reporting, streamlining, documentation, and improvement of processesSupports grievance administration, arbitration, and other administrative proceedingsAssists in auditing adherence to the collective bargaining agreementsReporting Relationship: The Labor Relations Specialist reports into the Senior Director of Labor RelationsMajor Interdependencies: Operations, Operational Excellence, Risk Management, and Corporate People and Culture Competency Centers, and People and Culture Operations.Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 2 years: In a technical role: Requires 2 years of HR experience engaged in Labor Relations programs In the industry: 2 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience Specialized Training: Training that leads to a working knowledge of employment-related federal, state, and local laws and regulations Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits Requires the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents Strong communication and interpersonal skills; requires ability to build collaborative partnerships and experience working with other departments Requires the ability to analyze information to routinely recommend resolutions to problems and challenges; excellent problem-solving and writing skills Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of Labor Relations planning and to advance the organizations goals Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstancesAvalta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").