Senior Employee & Labor Relations Partner

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 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