Labor Relations Director - Remote

Benefits

•    Flexible work arrangements
•    Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, nine (9) paid holidays 
•    Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
•    Your choice of three medical plans, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
•    Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
•    Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs 
•    Retirement plan with match on annual contributions

COMPENSATION: The salary rate for this position ranges from $160,000 to $180,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Job Description

The Labor Relations Director is responsible for all labor relations matters and related employee relations matters in his or her designated area.  This role will be the chief spokesperson in labor negotiations and will have primary responsibility for labor contract administration. This includes planning for, negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreement renewals.  The Labor Relations Director will proactively interact with and advise operations managers, HR partners and regional leadership on a broad range of employment and labor relations matters, including disciplinary actions, contract administration and general methods of positive employee relations.  Responsibilities include coordinating the Company’s labor relations practices within its labor relations policies and strategies.  This role will represent the Company in arbitrations and before the National Labor Relations Board.  The Labor Relations Director will respond to union organizing activity and train managers on employee relations matters including card check neutrality (CCN) campaigns.  This position reports to the Vice President of Labor Relations for Aramark’s food and facilities lines of business in the United States.  This position offers the flexibility to work from home, however, significant travel is required to allow in-person participation in trainings, organizing activities, negotiations, arbitrations, proceedings, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and negotiates initial and renewal labor agreements in accordance with line of business and corporate mandates.
• Develops cost models for use during economic negotiations.
• Coordinates with operations managers, HR partners and regional leadership to obtain alignment on negotiations strategy and direction.
• Drafts contract proposals and counterproposals prior to and during negotiations.
• Finalizes settlements and prepares contract documents for final signature by the parties.
• Prepares and distributes contract settlement summaries to operations managers, HR partners and regional leadership.
• Creates presentations and conducts training to inform operations managers, HR partners and regional leadership regarding labor relations issues.
• Manages arbitrations, grievances and unfair labor practice charges including drafting, opening and closing briefs.       
• Contributes to the development and improvement of Company-wide standardized practices, processes and forms.
• Provides consultation regarding multi-employer benefit and pension plans.
• Conducts management training related to Positive Employee Relations (PER) and other timely topics.
• Collaborates to ensure legal compliance by reviewing federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and disseminating, explaining, and consulting regarding those requirements.
• Manages union contracts and is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with union leadership and agents.
• Prepares for and assists operations managers and regional leadership in dealing with potential labor disputes, strikes, work stoppages and other concerted activity, including advising on appropriate courses of action involving satisfactory resolution of disputes, security issues, employee concerns and media/public relations considerations.
• Provides insights on labor relations trends and patterns and translates them into proactive proposals.