LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER

at  JBS USA

Labor Relations Manager
Reports to: Head of Labor Relations, EH&S, and Security
Location: Greeley, CO, USA
We’re looking for a Labor Relations Manager to support our human resources team by assisting with union contract negotiations, labor policy research, grievance processing, and workplace culture initiatives. As a specialist, you’ll work side-by-side with HR Directors to help interpret labor laws and contracts, sit in on collective bargaining meetings, investigate compliance issues, and create presentations on labor data. It’s a great opportunity to learn the foundations of organizational relations, personnel management, and collective bargaining if you’re passionate about labor relations, negotiations, and business. This role will be part of a focused development program to become future senior leaders in labor relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required with some experience or focus area of study related to labor relations and/or union management.
• Detailed oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Service-oriented with demonstrated abilities to be a strategic business partner.
• Analytical and disciplined with strong costing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Possesses an advanced-level of ability to comprehend, review and implement regulatory HR requirements.
• MBA or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Must be able to work in manufacturing and other operations facilities, work irregular hours and travel 50-70% of the time.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $80,000-$110,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE/Vets/Disabilit

• Review and evaluate HR policies and procedures
• Support HR and operations leaders in understanding contracts, addressing employee discipline issues, grievances, labor relations, investigations, training, and wage and hour policies
• Provide guidance on laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards
• Respond to alleged violations of laws, regulations, and policies
• Help develop and execute labor strategy
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations with 20+ unions representing 20,000+ employees nationwide
• Track union agreements, union leadership, and key company data
• Monitor economic, industry, and employment trends
• Help support and build cost models for contract negotiations
• Participate in the development of positive employee relations programs
• Travel 50% - 80% of the time
• Other duties as assigned