Multi Site Labor Relations Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Lead effective/consistent administration of collective bargaining agreements for the division. Work collaboratively with division leadership/corporate labor staff to align labor agreements with the company’s overall labor strategy philosophy. Represent division interests in all legal matters initiated by associates through local unions, governmental agencies and courts. Handle grievances in a manner that protects the company's right to effectively run the business. Establish/maintain a relationship with unions/management that minimizes the number of grievances, arbitrations or other charges. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Implement division labor strategies that align with corporate strategies
• Ensure employment decisions/actions that affect associates are made in a timely/consistent manner
• Work with management to promote harmonious labor relations and foster the concept of safeguarding the company's management rights
• Ensure divisions conduct required labor/employee relations training
• Ensure compliance with all federal/state labor/employment laws
• Ensure all calls to the Ethics Point Hotline are investigated and brought to closure in a timely manner
• Oversee and consult with the Legal department regarding the return-to-work process for associates with permanent restrictions (i.e., Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Administer any local reorganization, layoffs or reduction in force situations
• Maintain effective communication with counterparts from other companies within the retail food industry
• Educate/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
• Represent the division and participate in labor agreement negotiations; provide support services and information for negotiations
• Serve as an alternate trustee for trust funds
• Maintain current information within the operating area for union and non-union organizations
• Maintain a copy of all competitive contracts and information on rates of pay, benefits and working conditions of union and non-union competition
• Travel to conduct training sessionas and to attend education meetings
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/labor relations or other human resources (HR) degree
• Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve results
• Excellent written and oral communication, planning and organizational skills
• 5 years of labor and associate relations experience
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Ability to effectively bargain a labor agreement
• Positive employee relations
• Union avoidance experience
• 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist
• Experience with distribution center operations, labor planning and labor cost management

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: West

States: California
Keywords: Labor Relations, Union Contracts

 

Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

 

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:  CA || Compton || 2201 S. Wilmington || 90220 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None