Levy Restaurants
Overview
Director of Labor Relations at Levy Restaurants. Lead Levy’s labor relations strategy, negotiate and administer CBAs, and advise senior and field leaders on labor issues. Job Summary
The Director of Labor Relations is a key leadership role reporting to the Chief People Officer. This position leads the labor relations strategy to maintain cost-effectiveness, policy consistency, and minimize litigation risk. The Director oversees the negotiation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and provides expert consultation, supervision, and training to senior and field leaders across the organization. Location: This role can be based in any major U.S. metropolitan market where Levy operates; residence in Chicago, IL is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities
Serve as the chief negotiator for the company in contract negotiations. Establish an annual contract negotiations calendar and identify key negotiators for each. Support unit and senior leaders in developing effective strategy, objectives, and tactics for contract negotiations. Ensure the consistent use of the labor costing tool for all contracts. Provide expert consultation on CBA administration and interpretation to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary costs and litigation. Establish foundational policies, procedures, and best practices for labor relations processes that comply with all federal, state, and local legislation. Partner with Legal, HR, and Operations to educate internal stakeholders on organized labor issues and highlight potential compliance gaps. Review, interpret, and make recommendations on company policies and procedures related to labor issues. Analyze bid opportunities from a labor relations perspective. Champion union-free environments and promote positive team member relations with unit leaders and regional HR. Act as the company advocate in arbitration and other NLRA proceedings, collaborating with Legal to prepare and present the company's position. Develop and communicate training tools to support the labor relations strategy. Provide coaching and counseling to management teams as needed. Provide internal consultation and supervision to field and senior leaders. Experience & Qualifications
5+ years of Labor Relations leadership experience. Extensive experience in negotiations and grievance proceedings through arbitration. Experience with union organizing campaigns and awareness training for operators. Ability to work persuasively across all levels of management to achieve objectives. Up-to-date knowledge of applicable labor laws, regulations, and industry trends. Strong business acumen and negotiation ability. Education & Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required (Business or Communications focus preferred). Excellent organization and communication skills (oral and written). Multi-unit HR experience (desired). Experience negotiating with UNITE HERE union (desirable). We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and city/state fair-chance ordinances. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Benefits
include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, holiday time off (varies by site/state), personal leave, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, and other wellness programs. Levy maintains a drug-free workplace. Additional notes on paid time off benefits apply for certain states and remote roles where applicable.
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Director of Labor Relations at Levy Restaurants. Lead Levy’s labor relations strategy, negotiate and administer CBAs, and advise senior and field leaders on labor issues. Job Summary
The Director of Labor Relations is a key leadership role reporting to the Chief People Officer. This position leads the labor relations strategy to maintain cost-effectiveness, policy consistency, and minimize litigation risk. The Director oversees the negotiation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and provides expert consultation, supervision, and training to senior and field leaders across the organization. Location: This role can be based in any major U.S. metropolitan market where Levy operates; residence in Chicago, IL is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities
Serve as the chief negotiator for the company in contract negotiations. Establish an annual contract negotiations calendar and identify key negotiators for each. Support unit and senior leaders in developing effective strategy, objectives, and tactics for contract negotiations. Ensure the consistent use of the labor costing tool for all contracts. Provide expert consultation on CBA administration and interpretation to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary costs and litigation. Establish foundational policies, procedures, and best practices for labor relations processes that comply with all federal, state, and local legislation. Partner with Legal, HR, and Operations to educate internal stakeholders on organized labor issues and highlight potential compliance gaps. Review, interpret, and make recommendations on company policies and procedures related to labor issues. Analyze bid opportunities from a labor relations perspective. Champion union-free environments and promote positive team member relations with unit leaders and regional HR. Act as the company advocate in arbitration and other NLRA proceedings, collaborating with Legal to prepare and present the company's position. Develop and communicate training tools to support the labor relations strategy. Provide coaching and counseling to management teams as needed. Provide internal consultation and supervision to field and senior leaders. Experience & Qualifications
5+ years of Labor Relations leadership experience. Extensive experience in negotiations and grievance proceedings through arbitration. Experience with union organizing campaigns and awareness training for operators. Ability to work persuasively across all levels of management to achieve objectives. Up-to-date knowledge of applicable labor laws, regulations, and industry trends. Strong business acumen and negotiation ability. Education & Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required (Business or Communications focus preferred). Excellent organization and communication skills (oral and written). Multi-unit HR experience (desired). Experience negotiating with UNITE HERE union (desirable). We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and city/state fair-chance ordinances. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Benefits
include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, holiday time off (varies by site/state), personal leave, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, and other wellness programs. Levy maintains a drug-free workplace. Additional notes on paid time off benefits apply for certain states and remote roles where applicable.
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