LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST jobs in Somerset, NJ

Job Summary:

The Labor Relations and Employment Counsel will work closely with the Senior VP of HR and manage and represent the Company in all matters related to labor relations including, among other things, negotiating all collective bargaining agreements (including new agreements and renewals), settling grievances, investigations and all other matters regarding unionized employees.  In addition, the position will provide day-to-day general specialist support in a very wide variety of employment compliance and HR-related matters.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Labor Relations:

Handles all labor relations matters related to unionized employees and collective bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to Senior VP of HR.

Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake, assessment and investigation of labor relations complaints including grievances, arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges from the NLRB and/or individual unions.

Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes.

This may include management of union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.

Delivers periodic training regarding labor relations.

Employment Compliance:

Provide day-to-day advice and support on a broad range of employment issues including: recruiting and hiring; wage and hour; HR practices; performance management; ADA/FMLA/FLSA; employment agreements and non-competes; review of HR-related provisions in commercial agreements; interactive process; privacy; employment matters related to mergers and acquisitions; reporting on compliance matters as required by General Counsel.

Prepare severance agreements.

EEOC/DOL reporting.

Assist in the development, review and revision of employment policies.

Periodic support of the HR-related legal needs of the company’s international affiliates including in Peru and India.

Support HR compliance functions in audits and internal investigations.

Manage all employee litigation in conjunction with outside counsel (where appropriate) and in coordination with the company’s insurers.

Provide general HR training to operational management teams on employment related matters as needed and in conjunction with Training & Development Team.

Other Details:

Directs and works with outside counsel and consultants.

This position reports directly to the Senior VP of HR.

This position will be located in Warren, NJ.  Only local candidates will be considered.  This is not a remote position.

Some domestic travel required.

Performs other duties as assigned.