Division Associate and Labor Relations Specialist

Company Name: Roundy's
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the effective and consistent administration of the collective bargaining agreements for the Division. Responsible for proper handling of grievances in a manner that will protect the Company's right to effectively run the business. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a union/management relationship that will minimize the number of grievances, arbitrations or other charges. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that employment decisions/actions which affect associates (i.e., demotions, separations, transfers, and disciplinary action measures) are made in a timely, consistent and lawful manner and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and industrial standards.
• Work diligently with all management to promote harmonious labor relations. Continue to foster the concept of safeguarding the Company's management rights.
• Ensure required labor and employee relations training is conducted for the division.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Educate and advise management associates in the administration of progressive discipline.
• Conduct training/education meetings with management on any newly negotiated labor agreements.
• Administer grievance and complaint resolution processes.
• Represent the company in all labor/employment or legal matters.
• Representative the company in litigation initiated by associates through local unions, governmental agencies and civil disputes. (i.e., EEOC charges, etc.)
• Achieve training certifications as required.
• Work diligently to apply and execute union avoidance practices and organizing campaign strategies where appropriate.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical/problem solving skills
• Strong team player who has the ability to build teams and motivate others
• Strong initiative to achieve high standards/results
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Ability to travel independently
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft suite
• A demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strong understanding of finance and related modeling.
• Strong understanding of health and retirement benefit plans.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (in business or economics preferred)
• Labor experience
• Successful Store Manager/Co Manager
• District Human Resource Coordinator
• Operations, Labor Planning and Labor Cost Management
• Professional Human Resources certification and/or local HR association membership
• Previous comparable experience

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 75%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: Midwest

 

States: Wisconsin
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Jobs at Roundy's:  At Roundy's, our values are rooted in the Midwest –we work hard and we believe in the team members that make what we do possible each day. It’s these values that allow us to continue to grow and provide our customers with the best value and service as we have for over 140 years. Here, you’ll find opportunities to advance your career, fulfill a leadership role and be a member of team that is dedicated to supporting our stores and creating a shopping experience that customers love. 

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 443,000 associates who serve customers in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 Posting Notes:  WI || Milwaukee || 875 E Wisconsin Ave || 53202 || Roundy's || None || Human Resources || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None