What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner position at Coca-Cola Consolidated?
Requisition ID: 198610
Posting Locations: Cincinnati
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Job Overview
The Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner supports all functions within the Market Unit by providing direction and assistance in the application of required HR processes and objectives for all managers and employees within the assigned geographical region. The ER, LR Business Partner performs all activities related to proactive and reactive ER, LR support to include but not limited to policy interpretation and guidance, legal compliance, Collective Bargaining Agreement Management, Employee Relations training, investigations, negotiations, teammate engagement, grievance, and arbitration processes. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization across multiple geographies. Our actions reflect our values and support our Purpose while focused on Coca-Cola Consolidated One Team execution.
Duties & Responsibilities
Work environment will vary
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. .
Posting Locations: Cincinnati
Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates!
Our Secret Ingredient is our Teammates.
We offer great rewards , competitive pay , career advancement and growth opportunities .
Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
- 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Group Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Job Overview
The Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner supports all functions within the Market Unit by providing direction and assistance in the application of required HR processes and objectives for all managers and employees within the assigned geographical region. The ER, LR Business Partner performs all activities related to proactive and reactive ER, LR support to include but not limited to policy interpretation and guidance, legal compliance, Collective Bargaining Agreement Management, Employee Relations training, investigations, negotiations, teammate engagement, grievance, and arbitration processes. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization across multiple geographies. Our actions reflect our values and support our Purpose while focused on Coca-Cola Consolidated One Team execution.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Proactive Employee Relations: Serves as a Cultural Advocate fostering our purpose and values
- Conducts consistent facility visits promoting positive employee engagement and facilitates and schedules Employee Engagement sessions
- Develops and executes Employee Engagement session action plans in partnership with operational leadership and facilitates positive employee relations and development training
- Reactive Employee Relations: Coaches and counsels leaders on performance management for non-exempt (union and non-union) and exempt
- Serves as a liaison for policy interpretation and guidance for non-exempt (union and non-union) and exempt teammates
- Performs Case Management System maintenance and Administration
- Reactive Employee Relations: Assists with general employee inquiries such as compensation questions, payroll errors, and benefits questions
- Conducts Employee Investigations, both union, and non-union
- Assists and responds to employee relations issues such as employee compliance, harassment allegations, EEOC and NLRB complaints
- Labor Relations: Provides guidance and interpretation on Collective Bargaining Agreements within assigned territory
- Ensures compliance with all provisions within the Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Manages grievances, assists with arbitrations
- Leads the contract negotiations process, from preparation to execution
- Acts as a liaison between the Union business agents and Company representatives
- Conducts stay and exit interviews, and analyzes data providing recommendations related to problematic trends
- Responds to teammates’ issues and complaints to protect the organization’s general liability interests
- Labor Relations experience preferred (i.e., contract management and negotiations, grievance and arbitration experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Self-directing
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Multi-task oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Professional conduct and appearance
- Maintain composure in stressful situations
- Sense of urgency with all levels of management, employees
- Computer, and word processing skills including Microsoft Office
- Good Driving Record
- Equipment: Laptop, Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax, Smart Phone, Personal Vehicle Working Conditions: Normal office environment, some warehouse and manufacturing plant exposure (noisy conditions, extreme temperatures)
- Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, requiring up to 50% overnight travel in a calendar year, as well as some very early and late hours
- Physical Effort: Nominal physical effort
- It is necessary to walk through a variety of facilities including Sales Branches, Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Fleet and Equipment Services Centers
- Ability to be able to lift 25 pounds
- Ability and willingness to travel as necessary by car and, or plane
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience
- Four Year Degree in Human Resources or related field
- Valid Driver’s License SPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP Certification
Work environment will vary
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. .
