Senior Program Manager, Labor Relations

Role: Senior Program Manager , Labor Relations

Team: Legal + Compliance

Scope :

Individual Contributor, P5

Reports to: Deputy General Counsel – People

Years of Experience :5-7+

Location: Ventura, CA or Reno, NV (Hybrid)

Overview

As the Senior Program Manager , Labor Relations, youare responsible for supporting the development and execution of labor relations strategies,negotiatingcollective bargaining agreements,and ensuringtheireffective administration.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel – People, you will partner closely with Legal, People, Culture & Justice, and business leaders to navigate an evolving labor landscape while supporting Patagonia’s people-first culture and goalofmaintainingproductive working relationships with union representatives.

You will serve as Patagonia’sprimary labor relations subject matter expert, helping the company identify and manage labor-related risks, support employee engagement and management development initiatives, engage in collective bargaining negotiations, support represented teams with contract administration, and manage the labor grievance process.

You will be a critical partner in ensuring Patagonia engages thoughtfully and consistently in organized labor-related matters in support of our purpose:

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• Partner with Legal and business leaders to develop and implement
  
  Patagonia’slabor relations strategy, fosteringa workplace environment consistent with the company’svalues and purpose.

• Serve as a liaison between Legal, People, Culture & Justice, and Employee Relations teams, providingconstructive advice and consultation to proactively address employee concerns and reinforce Patagonia’s commitment to its company culture and values.

• Use technology to develop,enhanceandmaintainreporting mechanisms that help leaders proactivelyidentifyand address employee concerns and act on employee feedback.

• Provide practical, business-friendly recommendations that balance legal risk, employee experience, and operational needs.

• Leadandsupport collective bargaining negotiations and otherrelateddiscussions with represented employee groups.

• Develop bargaining strategies, proposals, and operational recommendations in partnership with business stakeholders.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for union representatives, emphasizing relationship-building and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Provide appropriate notificationsto union representativesregardingany company changes that may require bargaining.

• Provide guidanceregardinginterpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

• Partner with leaders to implement negotiated agreements and address day-to-day labor relations issues.

• Conductinvestigatory meetings, ensuring compliance with Weingarten rights and collective bargaining agreements.

• Manage grievance processes and negotiate grievance resolutions with union representatives.
  
  Support arbitration preparation and strategy with internal and external partners.

• Conduct factgathering, issue assessments, and recommendations related to labor disputes and representational matters.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve workplace issues in a manner consistent with Patagonia’s values and contractual obligations.

• Develop and administer labor relations training for managers, People, Culture & Justice teams, and business leaders.

• Create tools, resources, and playbooks that help leaders effectively manage represented work groups.

• Support leader readiness efforts through coaching and practical labor relations guidance.

• Provide support to the Deputy General…