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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Overview: Working with the leadership team, you will be a key member and critical point of contact responsible for monitoring and negotiating the labor relations related to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), coordination of grievance procedures, including Step Three grievance responses, and represent the position of the company during arbitration or other labor negotiations. You will work with legal counsel and senior management in preparation for labor arbitrations, including witness and document preparation, and attend hearings. You will assist in investigating and defending complaints filed with the State and Federal agencies such as the EEOC and NLRB.

Accountabilities: * Negotiate collective bargaining agreements at contract renewal and/or to resolve disputes. Analyze information, interpret contract language, and evaluate results to choose the best solution to solve problems. * Represent management in labor contract negotiations, arbitrations, mediations, and legal actions. You will be the chief negotiator at the table, providing information on provisions of current contractual language and the significance of proposed changes. Call or meet with unions, companies, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as Labor Management Meetings, contract negotiations, or grievances. * Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements. Verify consistent application of the terms of collective bargaining agreements by monitoring the day-to-day implementation of policies/practices concerning wages, hours, and working conditions. Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations. * Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability. Collect evidence for legal proceedings and assess risks to business operations. Make final decisions on second and third-step grievances after investigating. * Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend CBAs or letters of dispute or conciliation. Prepare reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union/management practice, wage surveys, etc., for labor contract negotiations. * Work with HR to assist in developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee handbooks, communications, and/or meetings. * Act as a liaison between employees and/or managers and the company by interpreting personnel policies and procedures and resolving employee concerns regarding the CBA. * Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend CBA, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms. * Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations. * Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Provide timely information to managers and co-workers in written form, via email, or in person. * Exceptional negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of labor relation principles and procedures. Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts, or negotiate with others. * Knowledge of laws, legal codes, NLRB, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules. Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. * Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives. Measure the effectiveness of business strategies or practices. Keeps abreast of labor relations laws, court decisions, and trends. * Primary Requirements: * Must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial relations, industrial management, behavioral science, or a related field. Master's preferred and/or JD preferred. * Minimum of 5-7 years' extensive Labor Relations (organized labor/NLRA/NLRB) background and experience. Collective Bargaining certification is a plus. * Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and relationship-building skills. * Negotiating skills include analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including active listening and effective communication with internal business clients. * Experience with human resources and traditional labor law principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and CBAs. * Proficient in using various personal computer software applications, including MS Office and ERP platforms. * Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.