Senior Director, Labor Relations
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US Foods labor relations leader shaping union strategy, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and managing NLRB matters. Advising executives and strengthening labor-management relations across U.S. operations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct labor relations activities, programs, and strategy implementation aligned with company objectives and the “You Matter” culture
- Serve as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining and contract negotiations
- Provide advice and counsel in grievance-arbitration matters and occasionally act as company advocate in labor arbitration cases
- Manage preparation and presentation of responses to National Labor Relations Act charges
- Monitor labor relations trends, case law, and distribution-industry best practices
- Lead preparation and execution of labor contracts
- Assess and develop labor and employee relations training programs with business leaders
- Partner with executive leadership, supply chain and field operations, HR, legal, and finance
- Collaborate with union representatives, the NLRB, external labor counsel, industry associations, and consultants
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of labor relations experience in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution
- Minimum 3 years of experience presenting cases before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Extensive experience developing and executing labor relations strategies
- Hands-on experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts
- Ability to work with and influence leaders from frontline supervisors to C-Suite executives
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, averaging approximately 50% travel
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required
- Advanced knowledge of labor law and grievance-arbitration processes
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret labor trends and data
- Ability to develop and mentor labor relations teams or HR professionals
- Experience managing high-profile or complex labor disputes with measurable outcomes
- Law degree preferred
Benefits:
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
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