Labor Relations Specialist

Compass Group Careers
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2023 CLOSED ON 5/29/2023

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Bon Appetit

Salary:

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements.

Job Summary

Seeking a candidate with strong Labor Relations experience and presentation, interpersonal skills. Candidates will have expertise in handling grievances, training management team members on how to best manage in a union environment. It is critical for the incumbent to build relationships with the client’s union leadership and with LR/HR departments to address grievances, disciplinary hearings. They may also be tasked with either delivering, managing, and documenting training of client’s union associates.
This position is accountable for assisting BAMCO operational management in achieving labor relations environments that are cost effective, cost competitive, consistent with client’s policies, procedures, work rules, and free of unnecessary litigation. Provides ongoing internal consultation and training to operational management.


Qualifications
* A Bachelor’s degree is required; Labor Relations, Business, or Human Resources focus is preferred; advanced degree preferred (e.g., JD)
* 5 years of Labor Relations experience in an academic setting
* Experience conducting effective & objective investigations and recommending the advisability of corrective action
* Experience in grievance handling and arbitration preparation
* Extensive experience in negotiations with excellent communications skills
* Experienced with training operators strongly on how to manage in a union environment strongly preferred
* Experience can be either from a management or labor perspective
* Experience in food, vending services, and support services a plus
* Current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act rules and precedent
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
* Self-starter, personally manages all documentation and processes in a timely manner without administrative support
Responsibilities
* Assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives
* Partners with HR and Operations in educating employees on all organized labor issues; review, interpret and make recommendations on company/and or client policies and procedures with respect to labor issues; serve as an organizational resource in raising issues that may result in a gap between stated organizational goals and actual practice
* Aid in the adherence of client and Compass policies & philosophy
* * Provide support, advice, and counsel, as necessary
Labor Agreement Administration
* Administers, helps manage client’s labor agreements.
* Oversees fact-finding process and provide input when necessary to investigations for site grievances and employee disciplinary issues
* Advises operational management on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues
* Train operational management and others to comply with labor agreements and client rules; works actively to avoid unnecessary grievances

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1162191

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