Job Information
Reyes Holdings Director, Labor and Employee Relations in Rosemont, Illinois
Overview
Reyes Holdings is a global leader in the production and distribution of food and beverage products. Our five business units service client accounts across 43 states in the United States and 19 countries worldwide – meaning the sun never sets on Reyes Holdings. We continue as a family-owned and operated business, true to how we began in 1976. We’re known for excellence, motivated by safety, and rooted in relationships. Our top priority is our people – all 33,000+ of our employees. We’ve created a workplace where our diverse team has the ability to thrive, challenge one another to continually reach higher, and support each other on our Journey Forward together.
Responsibilities
*Pay Transparency Statement: *
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Director of Labor & Employee Relations is accountable for supporting Human Resources and Operations Leaders in the areas of Labor and Employee Relations. This role will provide broad expertise in strategic, collaborative, and consultative services on implementing our positive workforce strategy.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Assisting in the development and implementation of business units’ positive workforce strategy
Analysis of predictive analytics to help locations assess cultural risk
Supporting the Company’s preemptive labor relations efforts, including managing a union organizing campaign
Developing and providing the business units with employee relations training
Providing the business units with employee relations training
Working with many different levels in the organization provide guidance and support on employee relations matters
Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field
10 years of HR or labor relations experience
At least 6 years’ experience managing labor relations/employee relations for multiple businesses or locations
Experience in develping a proactive strategy to mitigate union risk up to and including managing union organizing campaigns
Experience in manufacturing or transportation industry
Ability to think logically and understand legal concepts
Strong, concise writing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Skilled at analyzing data to see fact patterns and using the information to formulate a strategy
Working knowledge of US labor laws and experience in providing guidance in adherence to these laws
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Power Point, Word, Excel)
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to develop relationships with front line and management level employees
Travel required 30-50% of the time, sometimes with short notice
This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Management skills obtained in working in Compliance, Human Resources, Legal or Finance
Bilingual Spanish speaking / writing a plus
Labor relations degree or certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
ID 2024-12191
Category Human Resources Position Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-IL-Rosemont
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.