Sr Manager, Labor Relations

KeHE Distributors

  • Naperville, IL
  • $115,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Why Work for KeHE?
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $115,000.00/Yr. - $150,000.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: , Shift Time:
  • Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
OverviewGood people, working with good people, for our common good.Sound good?KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Sr. Manager, HR – Labor Relations will support labor initiatives and report to the Sr. Director, HR and Labor Relations. The role will develop and execute labor relations avoidance strategies in the distribution center network. In addition, the role will be responsible for CBA negotiations and support grievances with the local and regional human resource leaders.The role will require the leader to work with corporate, legal, and field distribution/warehouse leadership teams in supporting a positive labor relations culture. The leader must be skilled in the areas of strategic influence, leveraging KPIs, employee relations, and project execution. The role will serve as support (Center of Excellence) to the distribution/warehouse and corporate teams working as a trusted advisor to foster an environment consistent with KeHE’ s Culture, Mission and Values.Essential FunctionsDUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support the development and implementation of positive employee relations strategies to maintain a union-free environment.
  • Support union negotiations and contract administration
  • Monitor workplace climate and employee sentiment to identify and address potential labor issues early.
  • Train leaders on positive employee relations strategies in partnership with corporate, Operations and HR leaders.
  • Analyze workforce data to identify trends and recommend improvements in engagement, retention, and productivity.
  • Conducts investigations and provides guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
  • Support training programs to enhance leadership capabilities across all supported functions.
  • Lead HR initiatives related to organizational change, network projects, and system implementations.
  • Change Management leadership; ability to adapt HR strategies into actionable initiatives that achieve sustainable business results
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  • Must be skilled in making recommendations to effectively resolve complex problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
  • Proficiency with data analysis to identify, problem-solve, root cause, and action issues
  • This role will require the ability to work successfully under pressure, handle multiple highly sensitive issues, competing priorities, projects, and under tight time constraints.
  • Able to work effectively with the Field distribution/warehouse leaders, Regional HRMs, Corporate leadership, and the Operations team in a collaborative manner
  • Ability to effectivelyresearch, create, articulate, and present information to stakeholders
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, AptitudeEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role within distribution, warehouse, retail, ecommerce, and /or transportation
  • 5+ years of experience in labor relations, union avoidance, mitigation strategies, and/or unionized environments
  • Strong knowledge of employes laws and HR best practices
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • HR Certification – PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
  • Must be able to travel 30%-50%
  • Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or carry 30-40 pounds. The associate will be required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse. While in the warehouse environment temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm, {Freezer temperatures: (-10 degrees) | Refrigerator temperature (25-35 degrees). The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.Requisition ID2025-27452Equal Employer Opportunity StatementKeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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