Strategic Labor Relations Partner

Kroger; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Labor Relations professional to support collective bargaining administration and align labor agreements with the company’s overall labor strategy. You will collaborate with division leaders and corporate labor staff to execute strategic plans for grievances, EEOC trends, associate surveys, and Ethics Point inquiries.

You will travel up to 50% to support business units, promote harmonious labor relations, and advise management on progressive discipline

Qualifications

• 3+ years of labor or comparable experience.
• Excellent written/oral communication and planning/organizational skills.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards/results.
• Strong team player who has the ability to assist in building teams and motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong Microsoft suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute the labor strategy that aligns with the corporate labor strategy.
• Ensure best practices for grievance handling and related surveys and inquiries.
• Work with management to promote harmonious labor relations.
• Ensure labor and employee relations training is conducted.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Investigate Ethics Point Hotline calls and close cases.
• Identify trends to improve associate relations.
• Administer local reorganizations, layoffs, or reductions in force with coordination.
• Educate and advise management on progressive discipline.
• Administer grievance and complaint resolution at informal steps.
• Work with Legal and represent the company in labor/employment matters as needed.
• Support labor agreement negotiations and provide information for negotiations.
• Maintain current information on union and non-union contracts.
• Maintain copies of competitive contracts and area information.
• Travel up to 50% to support business units.
• Perform essential job functions with/without accommodation.

Skills

3+ years of labor experience

Written & verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Labor Relations professional to support collective bargaining administration and align labor agreements with the company’s overall labor strategy. You will collaborate with division leaders and corporate labor staff to execute strategic plans for grievances, EEOC trends, associate surveys, and Ethics Point inquiries.

You will travel up to 50% to support business units, promote harmonious labor relations, and advise management on progressive discipline