Senior HR Business Partner - Labor Relations

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries in Burbank, CA is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner – Labor Relations to execute labor relations strategy across California and advise on complex labor and employee relations matters. The role partners with senior leaders, Legal, and HR leadership to promote positive relations, mitigate risk, and ensure lawful workforce practices.

The position leads in-region labor relations, contract administration, investigations, and workforce planning for assigned markets,

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful labor relations and complex employee relations responsibility.
• Working knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, Weingarten rights, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievances, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise labor relations strategies within California in alignment with business and HR objectives.
• Serve as primary in-region advisor for proactive identification and early response for labor relations risk and complex employee relations matters.
• Partner with leadership on collective bargaining, contract administration, grievances, arbitration, mediation and related labor matters.
• Provide timely risk assessments and recommended actions to HR and operational leaders.
• Lead HR contact for day-to-day HR needs for designated California markets or facilities and guide talent planning, performance management, compensation, and policy application.

Skills

HR experience

Labor relations

Employee relations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business

Job description

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries is looking to add a talented HR Professional to our growing team!

Title: Senior HR Business Partner – Labor Relations

Office Location: Burbank, CA

Travel: Requires 30-50% travel within California

Position Summary:

The Senior HR Business Partner, Labor Relations is responsible for executing labor relations strategy throughout California and serving as a trusted advisor on complex labor and employee relations matters. The role partners closely with the Senior Director of Labor Relations, Legal, the HR Director for Sales, HR Business Partners, and operational leadership to promote positive employee relations, mitigate labor risk, support collective bargaining and contract administration, and ensure consistent, lawful workforce practices. The position also serves as the lead HR business partner for assigned sales markets or facilities and delivers practical HR solutions aligned with business priorities.

Position Responsibilities:

Labor Relations Strategy and Risk Management

• Execute enterprise labor relations strategies within California in alignment with business and HR objectives.
• Serve as the primary in-region advisor for proactive identification and early response for labor relations risk, organizing activity, concerted activity, and complex employee relations matters with potential labor implications.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Labor Relations and Legal on collective bargaining, contract administration, grievances, arbitration, mediation, early response actions and related labor matters.
• Provide timely risk assessments and recommended actions to HR and operational leaders.
• Support organizational readiness for labor disruptions, work stoppages, campaigns, and other high-risk events.

Positive Employee Relations and Leader Capability

• Lead and support positive employee relations strategies across assigned California operations.
• Coach and train leaders on lawful employee relations practices, issue prevention, documentation, investigations, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Identify workforce themes and recommend proactive interventions that strengthen employee experience and reduce labor risk.

Union Relations and Contract Administration

• Build constructive working relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Support interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with HR and operations to address grievances and resolve contract-related issues consistently.

HR Business Partnership for Assigned Locations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all day-to-day HR needs for the designated California sales markets or facilities by providing guidance across talent planning, performance management, compensation, employee relations, policy application, retention, organizational change, and workforce planning.
• Lead or support complex investigations and recommend appropriate, consistent actions.

Collaboration and Team Leadership

• Partner closely with the California HR team to ensure consistent case management, labor practices, communications, and field execution.
• Provide subject matter guidance, coaching, and informal leadership to HR colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with leaders at all levels and escalation material labor, legal, or reputational risks promptly.

Preferred Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful labor relations and complex employee relations responsibility.
• Working knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, Weingarten rights, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievances, and investigations.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time Employees Are Offered the Following Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.