Gordon Hinkle

Experienced Human Resources and Labor Relations Leader with both tactical and strategic business and people operations experience. Proven track record of success leveraging critical thinking, employee relations, leadership and employee development, to drive organizational effectiveness, profitability, streamline processes, and improve culture.

RITE AID CORPORATION

2019 TO PRESENT: DIRECTOR, LABOR RELATIONS

2011 TO 2019: SENIOR MANAGER, LABOR RELATIONS

2008 TO 2011:  MANAGER, LABOR RELATIONS

2007 TO 2008:  HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

2005 TO 2007: STORE MANAGER

2000 TO 2005: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

DIRECTOR LABOR RELATIONS

• Prepare and lead management team during negotiation processes, including strategy and recommendations for contract changes.
• Represent the company as 1st chair negotiator at all negotiations for existing collective bargaining agreements nationwide.
• Coordinate the implementation and execution of all newly negotiated CBAs or settlement agreements.
• Manage administration of 30 collective bargaining agreements, including interpretation, enforcement, training, and development.
• Advise Field Management on labor-related issues and provide support with grievances.
• Conduct 3rd step grievances: hold meetings, draft response letters, negotiate settlements, and compose said settlements.
• Partner with in-house and external legal counsel for arbitrations and matters relating to theNLRB.Negotiate new policies or changes with Unions as necessary and draft letters of understanding.
• Liaison between region staffs, shared services dept., and total rewards dept. to administer and resolve payroll and benefits issues.
• Provide support during organizing campaigns to prevent further growth of unionization within the organization.

CARRINGTON COLLEGE CALIFORNIA,
• ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - BUSINESS