Senior Manager Labor & Employee Relations

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Labor & Employee Relations provides direction and support to labor relations leadership and field management by applying effective labor and employee relations strategies in support of execution of the Company’s business strategy.

• Ensures the effective implementation of labor relations and positive employee relations strategies through training and partnering with internal customers
• Develops, implements, maintains, and manages the Company’s labor relations education and training programs
• Supervises and directs members of the Labor Relations team
• Develops and maintains relationships with employees and establishes stronger communication between employees and the Company
• Listens to employee concerns and appropriately suggests solutions to employees and management
• Works with management in responding to grievances in unionized facilities
• Investigates and handles certain employee complaints
• Engages in employee relations activities and supports employee engagement related initiatives
• Directs and/or supports representation campaigns, elections and related matters
• Provides labor relations advice to internal customers
• This position may require travel by air, car and/or other modes of transportation up to 75% of the time.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

• Experience working in an organization with a partially unionized workforce
• Experience working in a large, decentralized multi-state organization
• Thorough knowledge of NLRA and other related federal and state laws
• Environmental services or transportation industry experience preferred
• PHR certification preferred
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive human resources generalist or labor relations experience that includes implementing labor strategy, developing and implementing campaign strategy and conducting training
• Experience managing or having significant involvement in union election campaigns

• Direct organizing campaign and union avoidance experience required.
• We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience responding to organizing campaigns, training frontline leaders on labor relations issues, coaching management during union activity, conducting labor vulnerability assessments, building proactive employee relations programs in non-union environments, educating and interacting with front line employees regarding unions, etc.

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits
• Washington PTO:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other…