Employee and Labor Relations Manager

Boston Globe Media; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Globe Media is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Manager in Boston to partner with management and senior leaders on labor and employee relations across the company. You will serve as the in-house expert on CBAs, ensuring they are understood, interpreted, and properly managed with milestones tracked.

Hybrid work in downtown Boston is available. The role reports to the Senior HR Director for the Newsrooms and collaborates with HRBPs to promote fair labor practices and compliant

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of demonstrated hands-on experience with labor relations and all aspects of HR’s centers of excellence (Performance and Talent Management, Organizational Design, Compensation and Benefits, etc.)
• Proven ability to independently conduct HR investigations and coach HRBPs through investigations.
• Demonstrated experience administering collective bargaining agreements, including involvement in contract negotiations, interpretation, and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert guidance and oversight of all CBAs, acting as the subject matter expert for both the business and HRBPs.
• Ensures that contract terms are understood and that the organization complies with terms of the agreements.
• Builds and maintains excellent relationships with union leadership through regular professional interactions to help resolve issues before they escalate.

Job description

The Employee and Labor Relations Manager is a key partner to management, working with senior leaders to manage both labor relations and employee relations across the company. The successful candidate has solid Employee and Labor Relations experience and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leaders and managers to assess their needs and define priorities on an ongoing basis and, as important, can help hold leaders accountable by ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreements. This person will serve as the in-house expert on the company's Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), ensuring they are understood and interpreted properly, and that related milestones and key activities are effectively managed. Reporting to the Senior HR Director for the Newsrooms, with a dotted-line relationship to the VP for Print Operations, this person will work in partnership with other HRBPs to promote an environment of positive labor and employee relations through the fair and consistent application of labor relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert guidance and oversight of all CBAs, acting as the subject matter expert for both the business and HRBPs.
• Ensures that contract terms are understood and that the organization is in compliance with terms of the agreements.
• Builds and maintains excellent relationships with union leadership though regular and professional interactions, helping to resolve issues before they escalat ... (continue with all 16 bullet items) ...

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Responsibilities

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Qualifications

• 5-8 years of demonstrated hands‑on experience with labor relations and all aspects of HR’s centers of excellence (Performance and Talent Management, Organizational Design, Compensation and Benefits, etc.).
• Proven ability to independently conduct HR investigations, coupled with experience advising and coaching HRBPs through the investigation process.
• Demonstrated experience administering collective bargaining agreements, including direct involvement in contract negotiations, interpretation, and enforcement.
• Working knowledge of labor and employment law, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and applicable state‑specific labor regulations.
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The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, working in a hybrid-model, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000

This range reflects the band for this role. We are committed to fair and market‑informed compensation. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates could be hired within the midpoint of the range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by their particular combination of skills, experience, and qualifications.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

EEO Statement

At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive - like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.

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