Dairy Farmers of America
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Labor Relations Director
role at
Dairy Farmers of America .
Lead labor and employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. Establish and maintain positive labor-management relations, negotiate contracts, interpret the collective bargaining agreements, and administer grievance procedures and arbitrations. Provide expertise and guidance on labor and employee relations related matters. Work to resolve employee disputes and maintain compliance within the labor and employee relations area of the organization. Collaborate with all levels of management on development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures as it relates to labor and employee relations matters.
Responsibilities
Partner with DFA leadership to develop union and non-union labor and employee relations strategies in support of business objectives
Develop collective bargaining strategy and negotiate collective bargaining agreements in support of business objectives
Represent DFA at bargaining sessions as chief spokesperson
Provide expert advice, counsel, and training to managers regarding the administration of collective bargaining agreements and positive employee relations
Ensure the company is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding labor and employee relations
Prepare for and assist in the presentation of arbitration cases, NLRB charges, and other government agency investigations and charges
Work with senior management to establish work standards, policies, and procedures, and implement those standards across the organization to ensure consistency
Investigate problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances
Evaluate and assist with effective resolution of grievances and other local conflicts resulting from labor agreements
Develop and maintain effective relationships with union leadership to foster and continuously improve union-management relations
Partner with other HR staff to achieve department goals
Other related duties may be assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred
10+ years of employee relations and labor relations experience (non-union and union)
10+ years of experience in a union environment
Demonstrated successful track record as lead negotiator in the collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration processes, positive employee relations, and labor-management relations
Certification and/or License – n/a
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be willing to travel 50-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
Deep understanding of management-labor relations
Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws such as the National Labor Relations Act, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, Title VII, workers' compensation, and unemployment
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources management
Able to negotiate major contracts from preparation to finish without any assistance
Able to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve business unit success
Able to develop assessment instruments to monitor compliance standards as well as labor and employee relations standards
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills for effective relationships at all levels of the organization and with external representatives
Strong analytical abilities and business acumen
Able to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of others
Able to work with a high level of accountability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and company systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Location Overland Park, KS
Salary $185,000-$220,000/year
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Labor Relations Director
role at
Dairy Farmers of America .
Lead labor and employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. Establish and maintain positive labor-management relations, negotiate contracts, interpret the collective bargaining agreements, and administer grievance procedures and arbitrations. Provide expertise and guidance on labor and employee relations related matters. Work to resolve employee disputes and maintain compliance within the labor and employee relations area of the organization. Collaborate with all levels of management on development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures as it relates to labor and employee relations matters.
Responsibilities
Partner with DFA leadership to develop union and non-union labor and employee relations strategies in support of business objectives
Develop collective bargaining strategy and negotiate collective bargaining agreements in support of business objectives
Represent DFA at bargaining sessions as chief spokesperson
Provide expert advice, counsel, and training to managers regarding the administration of collective bargaining agreements and positive employee relations
Ensure the company is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding labor and employee relations
Prepare for and assist in the presentation of arbitration cases, NLRB charges, and other government agency investigations and charges
Work with senior management to establish work standards, policies, and procedures, and implement those standards across the organization to ensure consistency
Investigate problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances
Evaluate and assist with effective resolution of grievances and other local conflicts resulting from labor agreements
Develop and maintain effective relationships with union leadership to foster and continuously improve union-management relations
Partner with other HR staff to achieve department goals
Other related duties may be assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred
10+ years of employee relations and labor relations experience (non-union and union)
10+ years of experience in a union environment
Demonstrated successful track record as lead negotiator in the collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration processes, positive employee relations, and labor-management relations
Certification and/or License – n/a
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be willing to travel 50-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
Deep understanding of management-labor relations
Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws such as the National Labor Relations Act, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, Title VII, workers' compensation, and unemployment
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources management
Able to negotiate major contracts from preparation to finish without any assistance
Able to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve business unit success
Able to develop assessment instruments to monitor compliance standards as well as labor and employee relations standards
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills for effective relationships at all levels of the organization and with external representatives
Strong analytical abilities and business acumen
Able to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of others
Able to work with a high level of accountability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and company systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Location Overland Park, KS
Salary $185,000-$220,000/year
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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