Labor Relations Specialist

Mondelez International; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education related programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Mondelez International is hiring an HR Generalist focused on Employee Relations and Labor Relations, supporting off-shift teams and union partners. You will handle investigations within CBA guidelines and advise on contract administration and grievances.

You will partner with leaders to build ER/IR capabilities, drive high performance, and deliver business objectives while supporting workers across core hourly and salaried roles.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant employee relations and labor relations experience
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and union representatives
• Willingness to work overlapping shifts (e.g., overnight)
• Experience in a consumer product or manufacturing setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Be the main HR contact for employees and leaders on off shifts
• Build relationships with leaders and union partners to handle ER/IR matters
• Ensure investigations follow CBA guidelines
• Partner with leaders to develop Labor Relations processes
• Lead employee relations activities to foster a high performing org
• Advise on contract administration issues and grievances; support union contracts

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Union experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Job description

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible. Our employees are key ingredients to our success, and you will help deliver high-quality Human Resources Generalist capabilities, primarily focused on Employee Relations and Labor Relations disciplines. To accomplish this, you will provide support to People Leaders and the Human Resources function generally.

How you will contribute

• Be the key point of contact for HR support and guidance for employees and People Leaders on the off shifts
• Build proactive relationships with our People Leaders and Union partners to facilitate the efficient handling of employee relations and labor relations matters
• Ensure the timely and thorough handling of investigations within CBA guidelines
• Partner with leaders at all levels to build Labor Relations processes and capabilities to deliver business objectives
• Devise and direct positive Employee Relations activities with a focus on building a High Performing Organization
• Provide day-to-day advice and support to the business on contract administration issues and grievances, lead investigations and partner in developing and managing processes related to the Union Contract
• Collaborating on developing and delivering training to build Labor Relations capabilities

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

You will bring experience and knowledge of:

• Relevant Human Resources disciplines, with a concentration on Employee Relations, and Labor Relations in a unionized environment
• Ability to relate to and communicate with all levels of Leadership and Union Representatives
• Drive for Results, Customer Service orientation and Care for people
• Problem solving ability and agility to navigate through challenging Employee Relations and Labor Relations situations
• Continuous improvement mindset to drive relevant changes

Qualifications

• Able to support a work schedule that supports 3rd and 1st shift overlap (example hours: 1 am - 9 am)
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Human Resources or related field
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in employee relations and labor relations experience or human resources experience
• Experience in a Consumer Product Group or Manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Experience in a unionized facility required
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to relate cross-functionally within the plant and organization
• The position requires strong influencing skills as much of the in-role success will be through partnership with others
• A “boots on the ground” approach to engagement with Core (hourly) and Support (salaried) colleagues

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time

Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products—are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type Regular HR Strategy Human Resources

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

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