Labor Relations Specialist

H&M Group • New York, NY

51d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Labor Relations Specialist, USA-CA-PR in the HR function, your main focus will be to navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of employment law and labor relations. You focus on the day-to-day operational aspects of labor relations within Sales Market USA-CA-PR, including Logistics. You act as a speaking partner for local Union dialogue and/or works council. Equip HR Business Line and Business Leaders with the appropriate training, tools, and access to relevant information to be proactive in managing risk and People Relation related topics/cases.​ This hybrid role reports into our Labor Relations Counsel and is based out of the New York or New Jersey Support Office. Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities Responsible for interpreting and applying labor laws, assisting with negotiating collective bargaining agreements, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements Develop and deliver training programs on labor relations topics and educate employees and managers on their rights, responsibilities, and the organization's labor-related policies Address and resolve workplace conflicts and disputes promptly and fairly Focus on fostering positive employee relations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and policies Conduct investigations into employee grievances, complaints, or alleged violations of labor policies Provide guidance to employees and management on interpreting and applying labor-related policies Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking information or assistance regarding labor relations matters. Manage day to day employee relations matters for Logistics. Communicate changes in labor policies and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance Stay current with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations Govern and follow up on compliance and proactively address identified risks through strategic planning and mitigation efforts, minimizing the organization's exposure to compliance-related challenges Ensure the respect for freedom of association for all colleagues connected to our business Create a trustful relationship with employee representatives Domestic and or international travel required (US and Canada)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Relevant certifications and/or training in labor relations or human resources
• Demonstrated experience in labor relations with direct Union relationship management
• At least three years' experience in employee relations
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulations, and collective bargaining principles
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights advocacy within the workplace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and applying labor laws
• Assisting with negotiating collective bargaining agreements
• Resolving disputes
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements
• Develop and deliver training programs on labor relations topics
• Educate employees and managers on their rights, responsibilities, and the organization's labor-related policies
• Address and resolve workplace conflicts and disputes promptly and fairly
• Focus on fostering positive employee relations
• Conduct investigations into employee grievances, complaints, or alleged violations of labor policies
• Provide guidance to employees and management on interpreting and applying labor-related policies
• Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking information or assistance regarding labor relations matters.
• Manage day to day employee relations matters for Logistics.
• Communicate changes in labor policies and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance
• Stay current with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations
• Govern and follow up on compliance and proactively address identified risks through strategic planning and mitigation efforts, minimizing the organization's exposure to compliance-related challenges
• Ensure the respect for freedom of association for all colleagues connected to our business
• Create a trustful relationship with employee representatives
• Domestic and or international travel required (US and Canada)

Benefits

• We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
• You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees