Senior Program Manager, Labor Relations

Develop and implement Patagonia’s labor relations strategy Advise Legal, People, Culture & Justice, Employee Relations, and business leaders on labor relations matters Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to identify and address employee concerns Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations and related discussions Develop bargaining strategies, proposals, and operational recommendations Serve as a primary contact for union representatives Provide guidance on collective bargaining agreement interpretation and administration Implement negotiated agreements and address day-to-day labor relations issues Conduct investigatory meetings in compliance with Weingarten rights and collective bargaining agreements Manage grievance processes and negotiate grievance resolutions Support arbitration preparation and strategy Conduct fact gathering, issue assessments, and recommendations for labor disputes Develop and administer labor relations training, tools, resources, and playbooks Support leader readiness through coaching and practical guidance Support labor-related strategic initiatives and special projects for the Deputy General Counsel – People and Senior Counsel – People Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 5–7 years of labor relations, labor law, employee relations, industrial relations, or related experience Demonstrated experience supporting collective bargaining negotiations Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and collaborating with represented workforces Experience advising senior leaders on labor relations strategy and risk management Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and negotiation skills Ability to build strong relationships and influence across multiple stakeholder groups Ability to analyze complex labor and business issues and exercise sound judgment Excellent communication skills with concise, audience-appropriate advice Ability to identify and implement technological solutions to create efficiencies and scale workflows Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities Commitment to equity and justice and ability to foster an inclusive organizational climate Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in labor relations strategy, collective bargaining negotiations, and employee relations, with a strong focus on compliance and effective communication. Proven ability to advise senior leaders and manage complex labor issues while fostering an inclusive organizational climate. Highest-signal resume keywords Labor Relations Strategy Collective Bargaining Negotiations Employee Relations Grievance Resolution Labor Law Compliance ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Collective Bargaining Agreement Administration Negotiation Skills Issue Assessment Fact Gathering Labor Relations Training Development Soft Skills Strong Written Communication Relationship Building Influencing Skills Analytical Judgment Facilitation Skills Industry Keywords Labor Relations Employee Relations Industrial Relations Weingarten Rights Equity and Justice Commitment Tools & Technologies Reporting Mechanisms Technological Solutions for Workflow Efficiency #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor