Director Labor Relations

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

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Management Level:

The Labor Relations Director is responsible for the successful implementation of the Company’s overall labor strategy to include union and non-union sites. This role will provide subject matter expertise, oversight and support to the Business Leaders, as well as the Human Resources Leaders, to ensure successful implementation and execution of Company policies, initiatives. This person will collaborate with leaders to identify, implement, and oversee the execution of ongoing labor and Team Member relations strategies and tactics, including collective bargaining, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, compliance in support of the Company’s Purpose and Operating Destination.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the leadership team in executing the developing and implementing labor relations strategies that are consistent with organization initiatives, comply with legal requirements, and promote positive employee relations

• Collaborate with leaders to develop negotiation strategies and prepare proposals, including cost implications for both proposed collective bargaining and one-off agreements

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with labor group representatives

• Serve as the Labor Relations lead during any union organizing campaigns affecting Tyson Team Members

• Partner with operations leaders regarding risk mitigation and contingency planning due to workforce disruption

• Provides oversight on all contract administration matters including grievance handling and matters leading up to labor arbitration.

• Partner with in-house Legal Counsel and external attorneys regarding employee and labor relations strategy, planning, and organizational compliance

• Ensure business strategies comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations that are relevant to employee and labor relations issues and facilities compliance standards

• Facilitates the compliance/policy training for all people leaders

• Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws

• Positive employee relations (union-free) communication training

• Methodology for preparing and negotiating collective bargaining agreements

• Serves as Chief Spokesperson during labor contract negotiations

• Leads the implementation of union avoidance strategy

• Serves as strategy lead during active union campaigns

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Equivalent work experience to be considered in lieu of higher education.

Experience: 6+ years relevant work experience working closely with unions or work councils while leading matters relevant to labor relations both in union and non-union work settings

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills required. Team member must be able to adapt their communication style for all levels within the organization.

Special Skills:

• Significant knowledge in labor relations and ability to understand general labor implications

• Strong ability to influence and build trust and relationships

• Risk adverse mindset

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and being able to be a self-sufficient leader and independent thinker

Travel: 20-25 domestic trips per year.

Work Shift:

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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