Manager Labor Relations

Manager Labor Relations

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Employment Type : Regular

Location : CHICAGO, IL

Description :

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA :

• Great Annual Salary range - $100,100 - $130,100
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

BASIC PURPOSE / SCOPE

BBU seeks a Labor Relations Manager to support sales, manufacturing and distribution operations by leading contract negotiations, providing day-to-day counseling and participating in special project work.

The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organization with primary reporting responsibility to the Director of Labor Relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

The Labor Relations Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Represent BBU as the chief spokesperson in collective bargaining with unions for multiple functions.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel, as well as tactical guidance, to internal stakeholders in support of business priorities.
• Effectively model and understand the cost impact related to bargaining proposals / contract settlements.
• Collect and analyze internal and external data for use in developing labor strategy and formulating bargaining proposals.
• Provide coaching, guidance and training to build and promote best practices in the area of contract administration and labor-management relations.
• Work closely with business leaders to proactively respond to shifting business needs and associated labor implications.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with union counterparts to support mutually beneficial initiatives and resolve disputes and grievances.
• Direct multi-functional teams in preparation of negotiations.
• Draft precise and effective internal and external communications.
• Assist in preparing for arbitrations and other legal or administrative agency hearings.
• Serve as Company trustee on multi-employer health and welfare and pension funds.

Position Requirements :

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this role successfully, the following list represents the knowledge, skills and abilities the Labor Relations Manager must possess to carry out each duty satisfactorily :

• Highly motivated and competitive self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through persuasion and influence in stressful situations and to earn the respect of business partners.
• Critical thinker who can quickly identify issues and develop creative and strategic solutions.
• Ability to manage in a complex matrix environment and build consensus with internal and external partners.
• Willingness and ability to drive change that enables maximum operational efficiency and productivity in a competitive marketplace.
• Ability to compile and analyze business data for purpose of formulating labor strategies and managing cost impact of proposals / settlement to business.
• Ability to organize and prioritize competing business demands and capacity to delegate appropriately.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% with extended overnight travel required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate possesses the following education and experience :

• 3-6 years of experience in Human Relations, Labor Relations or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on labor relations experience.
• Bargaining experience preferably in a manufacturing or sales environment. First chair preferred.
• BA in Labor Relations, Human Relations or related field. MA or JD preferred.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

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