Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist

Key Responsibilities: 

• Advising collective bargaining unit members on new and proposed changes to the Company’s policies and practices.
• Analyzing and interpreting the intent, spirit, and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (“CBA”).
• Support labor relations activities for union employees across multiple U.S. locations, including New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco. 
• Manage union benefit eligibility and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with CBA’s. 
• Manage the onboarding process for union employees and ensure timely completion of required employment, benefit and union-related documentation. 
• Manage the employee grievance and dispute resolution process under the CBAs and advise possible resolutions to issues. 
• Providing training and coaching to all levels of management on labor relations.
• Investigating complaints as it relates to employee and service providers, to include laws, rules, whistleblower policies, etc.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the CBAs. 
• Help develop proactive and positive employee and labor relations strategies and initiatives consistent with the JCDecaux’s culture.
• Compiling information and developing statistical reports on all matters pertaining to the CBA.
• Developing recommendations consistent with the CBA and current labor practices under regulations and statutes.
• Developing and writing policy based on approved recommendations.
• Monitoring implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions to ensure compliance to CBA terms.
• Participating in labor contract negotiations and identifying bargaining issues
• Manage FMLA, Worker’s Compensation and other employee leave for union employee population. 
• Assist Director of Operations across multiple U.S. locations in tracking trainings, accidents, and other related items.
• Periodic visits to JCDecaux NA offices and warehouses across the country.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Labor and Industrial Relations, or Business Administration, or related field is preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in human resources with particular focus on employee and labor relations and practical knowledge to include employee/labor relations, negotiations, and the collective bargaining process.
• Previous Labor Relations and Employee Relations experience in a corporate union environment. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices involved in human resource competencies.
• Experience in conflict resolution methods, including facilitation and mediation of agreements.
• Experience in dealing with managing people problems, managing dramas, and dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
• Know Employee Leave Laws and how to administer them.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with all levels of management and employees.
• Proven record of excellent organizational, communication and time management abilities.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to cost out contract proposals.
• Have set up HR strategies and programs for keeping employees engaged.