| Job Overview | | Job Position: Human Resources Job Title: Labor Relations Specialist Location: U.S.A.-California-Los Angeles 
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Our People. Our Products. Our Pride.
Coca-Cola Enterprises, established in 1986, is a company with roots extending back to 1899, when the first Coca-Cola bottling operation began. In fact, when the first bottling franchise began operations in 1901, it operated under the ownership of Benjamin F. Thomas and James F. Johnston, grandfather of our former Chairman of the Board, Summerfield K. Johnston, Jr.
Though Coca-Cola Enterprises is now the largest soft drink bottler in the world, each of our local bottling operations represent several decades of success in building the strongest brands in the world. Maintaining the local aspect of our business continues to be an integral part of our success.
Labor Relations Specialist - (Job Number: HV-0432-20090915) Description The Labor Relations Specialist executes labor relations strategy in the field at the direction of the BU Labor Relations Director. The Labor Relations Specialist provides support to the BU Labor Directors and the labor function generally in the areas of contract negotiation, contract administration, and positive employee relations. The position serves as the "utility player" in the labor relations function and will negotiate smaller contracts, assist in day-to-day contract administration issues such as grievance processing, and providing interpretive guidance to management, support the company's positive employee relations efforts, and perform other duties as assigned. This individual is also the field level first point of contact for union representatives regarding all issues related to the collective bargaining agreement and the collective bargaining relationship. The Labor Relations Specialist will collaborate with HR Business Partners, HR Services and Centers of Expertise as needed. Qualifications
- Assist BU Labor Relations Directors in executing labor strategy and all field activities within the Business Units.
- At the direction of the BU Labor Relations Director execute contract preparation and act in the capacity of lead negotiator or second chair in negotiation of select labor contracts as assigned.
- Partner with company lead on all union campaigns - build credibility with employees, maintain good morale amongst employees, gain trust of management, etc.
- Assist with positive employee relations efforts throughout NABU to include supervisor and manager training and employee awareness sessions.
- Provide coaching and counseling support to local management in the labor relations area.
- Execute effective training tools and conduct training for employees and managers in labor relations area.
- Work closely with Director, Labor Relations Field Operations and BU Labor Relations Directors to proactively respond to labor issues, management/labor councils, mediations and arbitrations, etc..
- Assist in execution of strike contingency plans - pre-planning, logistics, personnel pool, accounting and payroll, overall communication during work stoppage, etc.
- Responsible for assisting BU Labor Relations Directors in managing grievances utilizing established grievance processes.
- Assist in preparing for arbitration proceedings in the Business Unit as needed.
- Develop strong working knowledge of labor law practices and current events in the field.
- Assist in major investigations and fact finding on employee and labor relations issues within the Business Unit.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Bilingual Spanish a plus.
- Must be able to travel 70%.
- Location is to be determined upon candidate selection. May office out of Phoenix, NY, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Chicago or Twin Cities.
- Juris Doctor degree and/or a Bachelors or Masters degree in Labor/Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business, Political Science, or Economics fields preferred.
- Minimum 3 years or more of relevant labor relations or human resources experience; or relevant course study at accredited and recognized academic institution.
- Experience in labor negotiations, contract administration and/or union campaigns.
- Knowledge, skills and abilities to include: Analytical thinking (strategic thinking, thinking systematically, innovative/creative problem solving); perceptive; leadership (visioning, commitment, decisive, persuading, influencing); negotiation; excellent communication and presentation skills (listening, writing, speaking); attention to detail; competitive; excellent interpersonal skills; dynamic (high level of energy, strong initiative and drive); excellent judgment and decision making skills; highest degree of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to plan, execute and constructively deliver in times of intense pressure; ability to manage multiple obligations simultaneously in a fast-paced, complex and intense environment.
- Coaching (motivating, providing feedback, developing others); delegating; change management; project and process management; collaborative preferred.
- Strong Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Coca-Cola Enterprises has an ongoing commitment to Affirmative Action and the celebration of Diversity.
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