Director Labor Relations (Pleasanton) Job at Albertsons Companies, Pleasanton, CA

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  • Albertsons Companies
  • Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

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About The Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s, and many more recognizable names.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What You Will Be Doing

The Director of Labor Relations is responsible for managing, negotiating, administering, and implementing contracts and collective bargaining agreements for manufacturing plants and distribution centers throughout the western United States. This role also handles traditional labor questions/issues, union organizing, interpretation of complex terms, policies or rules if escalated as well as serving as a trustee on Taft-Hartley pension and healthcare trust funds.

The position will be Hybrid and based in Boise, Idaho, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Pleasanton CA, Denver CO, or Fullerton, CA.

Main Responsibilities

  • Work with union representatives to ensure proper administration of contracts.
  • Work with management to determine the needs of the business (quality, safety, performance, etc.) and work with union representatives to work towards an agreement. This includes drafting initial proposals and reviewing union requests and feedback. Must negotiate terms that best satisfy the needs of our employees and overall business.
  • Act as the subject matter expert on contracts and manage and handle all escalated employee issues or problems related to the interpretation of the contracts.
  • Jointly manage trusts between labor, management, and third-party service providers.
  • Partner with unions daily to manage day-to-day issues and ongoing contract negotiations.
  • Travel – 50%

The salary range is $135,800 to $190,100 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay/Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).

What We Are Searching For

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) and current member of state bar strongly preferred.
  • Five years plus years of experience at a Labor & Employment law firm and/or equivalent experience leading Union negotiations.
  • Excellent writing and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work in cross functional teams and to work towards a consensus.
  • Knowledge of business operations with the ability to see the long-term objectives and goals.
  • Legal knowledge as it relates to writing and interpreting contracts.
  • Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult external groups and unions.
  • Knowledge of pension and benefit programs and how they are administered.
  • Knowledge of jointly managed trusts and how to set them up, administer them and ensure they are performing according to the terms of the agreement.
  • Knowledge of federal and state requirements and agencies including DOL, EEOC, HIPAA, ADA, etc.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Human Resources
  • Industries
  • Retail
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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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