Manager, Labor Relations

Univar Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); Ibrido; USD 125.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401k matching

Flexible time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Univar Solutions is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support and execute our labor relations strategy across U.S. operations. You will collaborate with HR, Legal, and union representatives to foster positive employee relations and manage collective bargaining activities.

You’ll lead or support negotiations, conduct cost analyses, and help implement CBA changes. This role requires strong knowledge of labor laws and experience across multiple locations.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on labor relations in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or similar environments.
• Proven experience supporting collective bargaining negotiations, grievance management, and labor contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws with ability to apply legal and contractual requirements.
• Experience working across multiple locations and business functions in a complex organization.
• Ability to interpret labor laws, CBAs and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Labor costing and total rewards experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Execute labor and employee relations strategies across U.S. operations in partnership with HR and business leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor on labor relations matters including CBA interpretation, grievance administration, discipline, and compliance.
• Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations as first or second chair.
• Conduct economic and labor cost analyses to support bargaining decisions.
• Manage union awareness initiatives and coordinate responses to union organizing activities.
• Investigate and resolve grievances, unfair labor practice charges, and other issues.
• Represent management in grievance meetings, labor-management meetings, arbitrations, and union interactions.
• Develop and deliver labor relations training and leadership programs.
• Serve as primary labor relations contact for benefits audits across departments.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of CBA changes and contract renewals.

Conoscenze

Labor relations

HR strategy

Cross-functional partner

Legal compliance

Negotiations

Employee relations

Cost analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Manager, Labor Relations:

The Labor Relations Manager supports and executes Univar Solutions’ labor relations strategy across U.S. operations. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, Legal, and union representatives to foster positive employee relations, support collective bargaining activities, mitigate labor risks, and ensure compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The position also supports the Company’s union-free workplace philosophy through proactive employee relations, leadership education, and employee engagement initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute labor and employee relations strategies across U.S. operations in partnership with HR and business leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on labor relations matters, including CBA interpretation, grievance administration, discipline, employee relations, and labor law compliance.
• Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations as first or second chair, including bargaining strategy, proposal development, costing, contract language, and implementation.
• Conduct economic and labor cost analyses to support bargaining decisions and workforce planning.
• Manage union awareness initiatives and coordinate company responses to union organizing activities in partnership with leadership, HR, Legal, and outside counsel.
• Investigate and resolve grievances, unfair labor practice charges, labor board matters, and other represented employee issues.
• Represent management in grievance meetings, labor-management meetings, arbitrations, and union interactions.
• Develop and deliver labor relations training, tools, communications, and leadership development programs.
• Serve as the primary labor relations contact for multi-employer benefit and retirement plan fund audits, coordinating responses across Payroll, HR, Finance, Total Rewards, and Legal.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of CBA changes, contract renewals, and ongoing administration, while serving as a resource to HR Shared Services, Payroll, and Benefits teams.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on labor relations in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or similar environments.
• Proven experience supporting collective bargaining negotiations, grievance management, and labor contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws with the ability to apply legal and contractual requirements to business situations.
• Experience working across multiple locations and business functions in a complex organization.
• Ability to interpret labor laws, company policies, CBAs and communicate impacts effectively to stakeholders.
• Labor costing and total rewards experience preferred.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid role based in our Corporate Headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.

Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range is $125,000 - $165,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.

What You Can Expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].