Labor Relations Partner (Legal)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to associate relations; collects information, develops recommendations and action plans and reports results and recommendations to VP & DGC, Labor Relations, and other executive leaders
• Leads teams in developing action plans to improve the associate experience and culture. Facilitates weekly calls with cross-functional teams to track progress.
• Facilitates conversations between employees and management in support of an engaged culture supporting UNFI as a workplace of choice.
• Conducts training on employee engagement and labor relations matters; works cross functionally to bring additional communications and projects to conclusion.  Maintains or updates trainings as needed.
• Work directly with Operations and HR leadership on issues, projects and action plans relating to associate relations and engagement.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to collective bargaining, unions, and labor relations and develops team processes and documents relating to associate relations and engagement.
• Approximately 50-75% domestic travel required.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:

• Work experience in a labor relations, human resources or warehouse management capacity required, with bachelor's degree and/or educational equivalent strongly preferred

Experience:

• 5-7+ years' work experience in a labor relations, human resources, or warehouse management capacity
• Project management experience is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish a strong plus

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to handle sensitive and highly confidential information
• Must have the ability to influence others and achieve results through others
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives at any given time in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are required with the ability to convert insights into actions
• Must be comfortable with providing difficult messages or having difficult conversations
• Ability to interact with all levels of associates, including senior executives
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, database, and word-processing programs.
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment, although position will also work in warehouse and transportation environments
  • •Exposed to temperatures, ranging from -20◦to 35◦Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37◦to 90◦Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment as part of the normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location