LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER (REMOTE-DC)
About The Position
Compass Group is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support strategic labor objectives aligned with business goals. The role collaborates with Human Resources and Operations to educate employees about organized labor issues and company policies, procedures, and labor-related best practices. It supports the planning, strategy, negotiation, and management of labor agreements to achieve competitive, cost-effective outcomes consistent with Compass Group standards. The manager also administers multiple labor agreements concurrently and helps resolve related issues. The position supports grievance and arbitration processes, represents the company in mediation and arbitration proceedings as needed, and provides training and advice to operational management on collective bargaining agreement compliance. It also guides supervisory and management teams on employee relations and CBA compliance, with the goal of fostering a positive labor relations environment and minimizing litigation. The role requires frequent travel and on-site presence; travel is 40% or more by air and automobile. Residency in the geographic support region is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of dedicated labor relations experience in a unionized, multi-site environment, including direct responsibility for negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Human resources or employee relations experience as a key member of bargaining committees may be considered but is not equivalent.
- Ability to manage and negotiate multiple collective bargaining agreements simultaneously, with a record of achieving cost-competitive, strategic outcomes.
- Experience conducting objective investigations, handling grievances, and preparing for arbitration proceedings.
- Strong negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel 40% or more by air and automobile; frequent travel and on-site presence are required.
- Proficiency with remote communication and negotiation technology.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources; a JD or advanced degree is preferred.
- Residency in the geographic support region is strongly preferred.
- Experience in food, vending, and support services, and current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedents.
- Bilingual capability, such as Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate with HR and Operations to educate employees on organized labor issues, company policies and procedures, and labor-related best practices.
- Support the planning, strategy development, negotiation, and management of labor agreements.
- Assist in managing grievance and arbitration processes and represent the company in mediation and arbitration proceedings as needed.
- Provide training and advice to operational management on compliance with collective bargaining agreements and fostering a positive labor relations environment.
- Administer multiple labor agreements concurrently and ensure adherence to negotiated terms and effective issue resolution.
- Provide training and guidance on employee relations and CBA compliance to supervisory and management teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Personal leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits under applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
