Compass Group
DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS (REMOTE-LOS ANGELES)
Compass Group, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Salary:
$150k-$170k base to commensurate with experienceOther Forms of Compensation:
BONUS ELIGIBLEPay Grade:
17As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!Job Summary
Compass Group, the world's leading contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth as a Labor Relations Director. This position requires the successful candidate to be based in the New York City metropolitan area. We seek a candidate with strong 1st Chair experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Candidates will have expertise in negotiating agreements, handling grievances, preparing for negotiations, arbitrations, and discipline hearings. This position is accountable for assisting operational management in achieving labor relations environments that are efficient, cost competitive, consistent with Company policies, procedures, work rules, and free of unnecessary litigation. Position negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements and provides internal consultation and training to operational management.Responsibilities:
Assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives.Partners with HR and Operations in educating employees on all organized labor issues; review, interpret and make recommendations on company policies and procedures with respect to labor issues; serve as an organizational resource in raising issues that may result in a gap between stated organizational goals and actual practice.Aid in the adherence of Compass Group Labor Relations Policy & Philosophy.Analyze regional and nationwide bid opportunities and attend proposal meetings with potential clients, as assigned by the VP Labor Relations.Provide support, advice, and counsel, as necessary.Labor Negotiations
Acts as chief spokesperson for multiple labor agreements.Plans, sets objectives, and develops appropriate strategies and tactics with operational management.Strive to achieve cost effective, cost competitive labor agreements.Labor Agreement Administration
Administers multiple labor agreements.Oversees fact-finding process and provide input when necessary to investigations for site grievances and employee disciplinary issues.Advises operational management on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues.Train operational management and others to comply with labor agreements and company rules; works actively to avoid unnecessary litigation; recommends resolutions to effectuate the same.Employee Relations
Provides employee relations training for supervision/managementArbitration
Acts as company advocate in mediation, arbitration and other government proceedings.Prepares for and may present Company's position; prepares briefs and other documents for proceedings.To uphold the integrity of Company's labor agreements and management actions.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is required; Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources focus is preferred; advanced degree preferred (e.g., JD)7+ years of Labor Relations experience in a multi-location environment, where at least 25% of the locations are unionizedExperience conducting effective & objective investigations and recommending the advisability of corrective actionExperience in grievance handling and arbitration preparationExtensive experience in negotiations with excellent communications skills, including being Chief SpokespersonExperienced with Union organizing campaigns and awareness training with operators preferredWilling and able to travel 60%+ by air and automobile; driver's license requiredExperience can be either from a management or labor perspectiveExperience in food, vending services, and support services a plusCurrent knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedentBilingual (e.g., Spanish) strongly preferredStrong ability to use advanced technology for remote meetings, trainings, and negotiationsSelf-starter, personally manages all documentation and processes in a timely manner without administrative supportApply to Compass Group today!Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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$150k-$170k base to commensurate with experienceOther Forms of Compensation:
BONUS ELIGIBLEPay Grade:
17As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!Job Summary
Compass Group, the world's leading contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth as a Labor Relations Director. This position requires the successful candidate to be based in the New York City metropolitan area. We seek a candidate with strong 1st Chair experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Candidates will have expertise in negotiating agreements, handling grievances, preparing for negotiations, arbitrations, and discipline hearings. This position is accountable for assisting operational management in achieving labor relations environments that are efficient, cost competitive, consistent with Company policies, procedures, work rules, and free of unnecessary litigation. Position negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements and provides internal consultation and training to operational management.Responsibilities:
Assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives.Partners with HR and Operations in educating employees on all organized labor issues; review, interpret and make recommendations on company policies and procedures with respect to labor issues; serve as an organizational resource in raising issues that may result in a gap between stated organizational goals and actual practice.Aid in the adherence of Compass Group Labor Relations Policy & Philosophy.Analyze regional and nationwide bid opportunities and attend proposal meetings with potential clients, as assigned by the VP Labor Relations.Provide support, advice, and counsel, as necessary.Labor Negotiations
Acts as chief spokesperson for multiple labor agreements.Plans, sets objectives, and develops appropriate strategies and tactics with operational management.Strive to achieve cost effective, cost competitive labor agreements.Labor Agreement Administration
Administers multiple labor agreements.Oversees fact-finding process and provide input when necessary to investigations for site grievances and employee disciplinary issues.Advises operational management on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues.Train operational management and others to comply with labor agreements and company rules; works actively to avoid unnecessary litigation; recommends resolutions to effectuate the same.Employee Relations
Provides employee relations training for supervision/managementArbitration
Acts as company advocate in mediation, arbitration and other government proceedings.Prepares for and may present Company's position; prepares briefs and other documents for proceedings.To uphold the integrity of Company's labor agreements and management actions.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is required; Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources focus is preferred; advanced degree preferred (e.g., JD)7+ years of Labor Relations experience in a multi-location environment, where at least 25% of the locations are unionizedExperience conducting effective & objective investigations and recommending the advisability of corrective actionExperience in grievance handling and arbitration preparationExtensive experience in negotiations with excellent communications skills, including being Chief SpokespersonExperienced with Union organizing campaigns and awareness training with operators preferredWilling and able to travel 60%+ by air and automobile; driver's license requiredExperience can be either from a management or labor perspectiveExperience in food, vending services, and support services a plusCurrent knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedentBilingual (e.g., Spanish) strongly preferredStrong ability to use advanced technology for remote meetings, trainings, and negotiationsSelf-starter, personally manages all documentation and processes in a timely manner without administrative supportApply to Compass Group today!Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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