Labor & Employee Relations Specialist

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JCDecaux North America is seeking a Labor & Employee Relations Specialist to support our unionized workforce and field operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with generalist experience who wants to deepen their expertise in labor relations, employee relations, and health & safety in a dynamic, operations-focused environment.

You will be the primary on-site HR representative at our Maspeth warehouse two days per week, with one day per week in our corporate office at the Empire State Building and two days remote.

This is a full-time position based in our Maspeth warehouse two days per week, with one day per week in our corporate office at the Empire State Building, and two days remote.

• Act as theon-site HR representative at the Maspeth warehouse 2 days per week, building strong relationships with managers and employees and providing day-to-day HR support.
• Assist managers with performance documentation and corrective actions (e.g., coaching, write-ups) in alignment with company policies and CBAs.
• Enforce company policies and support managers in applying them consistently across teams.
• CoordinateFMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other employee leavesfor the union employee population, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
• Manage and maintain employee data inHRIS systems; produce reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support onboarding for union employees and ensure timely completion of all required employment, benefit, and union-related documentation.
• Investigate complaints related to employees and service providers, including issues involving laws, rules, and whistle blower policies, ensuring thorough and impartial reviews.
• Help develop proactive and positive employee and labor relations strategies aligned with JCDecaux’s culture and values.
• Draft and update HR and labor-related policies based on approved recommendations, ensuring clarity and compliance.

• Serve as a key HR contact for field operations employees across the U.S.
• Advise collective bargaining unit members on new and proposed changes to company policies and practices.
• Analyze and interpret the intent and terms of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to guide day-to-day decisions.
• Support labor relations activities for union employees across locations including New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.
• Coordinate union benefit eligibility and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with CBAs.
• Support the employee grievance and dispute resolution process under the CBAs and provide recommendations to HR and Operations leadership.
• Assist with CBA planning, implementation, and ongoing administration.
• Monitor policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions to ensure consistent application and compliance with CBA terms.
• Support labor contract negotiations by preparing materials, tracking proposals, and helping to identify bargaining issues

• Partner with theEHS Director and Operations management to support:
  • Accident and incident reporting and documentation
  • Investigation…