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    Labor Relations Manager - Chicago, United States - GreenThumb

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    GreenThumb Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    The Role

    The Labor Relations Manager will support our internal labor relations function.

    You will have responsibility for creating a proactive labor relations environment and prioritizing risk assessments, delivering labor-related training modules, responding to third-party campaigns, contract negotiations, administration, internal crisis communication development, and project management for a fast-paced, energetic cannabis company.

    The role requires at least 7 years of traditional labor relations or labor law experience.

    This individual will report directly to the Senior Labor Counsel and will partner with the Retail, CPG (manufacturing/wholesale), and Human Resources teams to ensure a positive employee relations environment.

    No prior cannabis experience is necessary but you must be passionate about your impact in this new and fast-paced environment.

    This role can be based in our Chicago, Illinois, headquarters or can be performed remotely.

    In either case, the role could require travel up to 50% of your time to visit our operations in 15 states and respond to emerging or time-sensitive issues.

    Core

    Responsibilities

    Develop and sustain a pro-employee and third-party free environment

    Thought partners with Labor Counsel on metric-driven strategies to support GTI nationwide expansion

    Works with little oversight to develop a proactive or reactive response to third-party interventions

    Acts a primary spokesperson for the company during workforce crisis management

    Own the risk assessment process to ensure effective follow-up and closure of issues that drive vulnerability

    Identify and resolve issues before they reach critical mass

    Effectively drive labor relations practices and strategies throughout the organization

    Establishes and maintains labor industry relationships

    Negotiates as 1

    st

    chair for initial contracts and contract renewals

    Leads training module development, execution, and refinement for best practices

    Support and lead other initiatives/projects such as policy modification, workforce trends, best practices, etc. as needed

    Execute and lead internal business partners in response to labor relations matters

    Ensure compliance with the National Labor Relations Act and other applicable laws

    Key collaborator with HR and ER staff to implement and maintain proactive, positive employee relations initiatives to reduce risk

    Oversee labor agreements administration, including advising internal business units on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues and supporting grievance handling

    Discharge and disciplinary reviews

    Investigate grievance arbitration as necessary

    Develops and maintains labor project tracking tools and standard operating procedures

    Assist with the creation and production of PowerPoint presentations

    Organizes the Labor Relations SharePoint web page and keeps it up to date

    Coordinate and liaise with onsite/local leadership

    Additional Responsibilities

    Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

    Participate in internal policy development

    Stay abreast of employee engagement best practices and labor trends

    Familiarity with Labor Peace Agreements

    Maintain timely internal documentation of board charges, grievance awards, and briefs

    Work effectively with external counsel

    Q

    ualifications

    Bachelor's degree or comparable experience required. Master's Degree or Juris Doctor preferred

    7 or more years of traditional labor relations experience in the private sector in a unionized environment

    Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations in a highly regulated industry such as cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, or pharmaceuticals preferred.

    Experience assisting management effectively in managing labor organizing campaigns

    Must possess general knowledge of labor laws, the United States government, the regulatory state, and current labor union events

    Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills are a must.

    Ability to travel ~50% as necessary

    Ability to simplify and explain complex issues to front-line workers and supervisors

    Project management skills to see tasks through to completion.

    Technologically savvy

    Advanced proficiency with Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe

    Ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently in solving daily obstacles.

    Accuracy, detail-oriented, and confidentiality are a must.

    Additional Requirements

    Must pass any and all required background checks.

    Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

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