senior labor relations business partner- remote Northeastern US

Starbucks

3d•Remote

About The Position

Now brewing- senior labor relations business partner- remote Northeastern US From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. We are looking for a senior labor relations business partner, who will be part of a dedicated cross functional team to provide labor relations support to partners and our leaders throughout retail, manufacturing, and distribution. The function will support local leaders with resources to help lead through union activity with dignity and respect for our partners, while partnering with local leaders and support teams to focus on proactively uplifting the partner experience across North America through activating the most important strategic partner & store initiatives, leveraging analytics & data to generate insights, and acting as an advocate for all partners. We are looking for someone who demonstrates Starbucks Mission & Values and has a track record of achieving excellence through delivering on priorities, problem-solving, building capability and leadership, and developing high performing teams.

Requirements

Understanding of labor and human resources related laws and regulations including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA & state/local laws and ordinances
3-7 years of experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, and/or Employee Relations
Demonstrated experience in effectively building collaborative and trusting partnerships with union counterparts
Experience integrating labor relations practices into business operations in a way that supports and enhances overall business operations
Has a sound understanding of employee relations practices
Ability to articulate perspective and influence via effective verbal and written communication skills to peers and leaders
Solid technical business writing skills
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Experience in solving complex opportunites
Facilitate training courses and lead meetings
Proficient in technology and use of case management systems. For example: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and project management systems

Responsibilities

Lead market engagement strategies that prioritize labor relations education, coaching support and risk mitigation for assigned markets while building leader capabilities.
Ensure alignment with Starbucks’ Mission and Values in all labor relations activities.
Analyze business and partner experience data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Cultivate relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders to maintain positive partner relations
Serve as a trusted advisor in all labor relations matters, proactively minimizing risks to the partner experience.
Facilitate strategic guidance and consultation on all labor relations issues across, retail, support and PRO teams.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
short-term and long-term disability
paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
paid vacation from date of hire
sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
eight paid holidays
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
student loan management resources
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement