VICE PRESIDENT - LABOR RELATIONS
Company: Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Compass Corporate A family of companies and experiencesAs 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. Our 225,000 associates 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!great people. great services. great
results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth
and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from
anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that
differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.The
Opportunity: In this key leadership role, you will be accountable
for creating a labor relations environment that is efficient, cost
driven, consistent with Company policies, procedures, work rules,
and free of unnecessary litigation. This person will also be
accountable for assisting Human Resources and operational
management in achieving employee relations environments that
cultivate union-free operations. You will negotiate and coordinate
collective bargaining agreements and provides internal consultation
and training to operational management. This is a key role at
Compass Group and is vital to the continued success of our journey
as we grow.Responsibilities:
- Labor Relations for a large super-sector business within
Compass Group USA, assist in identifying & implementing strategic
labor objectives.
- Partner with HR and Operations, educating employees on all
organized labor issues; review, interpret and make recommendations
on company policies and procedures with respect to labor
issues.
- Aid in the adherence of Compass Group Labor Relations Policy &
Philosophy.
- Analyze regional and nationwide bid opportunities and attend
proposal meetings with potential clients.Labor Negotiations
- Act as chief spokesperson for multiple labor agreements.
- Proactively plan, set objectives and develop appropriate
strategies and tactics with operational management.
- Strive to achieve efficient, cost driven labor agreements.Labor
Agreement Administration
- Analyze and forecast trending wage, health &welfare and
pension costs
- Coordinate multiple labor agreements.
- Manage investigations for site grievances and employee
disciplinary issues.
- Advises operating management on disciplinary and contract
interpretation issues.
- Train operational management and others to align with labor
agreements and company rules; work actively to avoid unnecessary
litigation; recommends resolutions to effectuate the same.Employee
Relations
- Promote union free environments with Human Resources &
Operations.
- Provide employee relations training for
supervision/management.Arbitration ArbitrationAct as company
advocate in mediation, arbitration and other government proceedings
- Present Company's position; prepare briefs and other documents
for proceedings.
- Uphold the integrity of Company's labor agreements and
management actions.Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree is required; Labor Relations; Business or
Human Resources focus preferred; advanced degree preferred (i.e.,
JD)
- 10 + years of Labor Relations experience in a multi-location
environment where at least 25% of the locations are unionized
- Strong 1st Chair experience negotiating collective bargaining
agreements.
- Experience conducting effective & objective investigations and
recommending the advisability of corrective action
- Experience in grievance handling and arbitration
preparation
- Experienced with Union organizing campaigns and awareness
training with operators preferred
- Willing and able to travel 30%+ by air and automobile; driver's
license required.
- Experience can be either from a management or labor
perspective.
- Experience in food, vending services and support services a
plus.
- Current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and
precedents
- Strong ability to use sophisticated technology for remote
meetings, trainings and negotiations
- Positive, self-started, personally leads 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.
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of
all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements
associated with this position. While this is intended to be an
accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves
the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job
based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group
will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal
histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los
Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box
ordinance)Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free
workplace.Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic
benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID:1156267Compass
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