HMSHost has earned an enviable reputation for providing outstanding service in fine and casual dining and retail shopping in airports, motorways, malls and specialty destinations. HMSHost operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including 20 of the busiest airports in North America. With annual sales in excess of $3.2 billion, we employ more than 34,000 sales associates worldwide.
Labor Relations Negotiator
The candidate will assume the responsibility for negotiating collective bargaining agreements including the research, drafting and preparation of proposals. This is a corporate position located at our headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland and reports to the Director, Labor Relations. Due to the nature of collective bargaining this position requires extensive travel to the branch locations for preparation and negotiations.
Specially the essential functions of the Labor Relations Negotiator are:
· Administers the company's strategy subject to top management guidance and approval
· Partners with local management and corporate to prepare for contract negotiations
· Reviews current and prior collective bargaining agreements and develop priority list for bargaining
· Prepares proposals and negotiates collective bargaining agreements to include economic and wage data as well as an extensive knowledge of labor law and collective bargaining trends
· Teams with other HR groups including but not limited to: Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Associate
Relations and Compliance to ensure contract negotiations conform to the company policies and practices
· Educate field location management on new collective bargaining agreements and other labor relations
training as needed
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
· Requires a Bachelors degree
· Requires 6-8 years of Human Resources and Labor Relations experience
· Requires experience as a lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements
· Requires strong working knowledge of HR Laws and regulations and expert in the NLRA and Labor
Relations
· Requires computer knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
· Requires strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
HMSHost offers an excellent compensation package, including comprehensive benefits.
Qualified candidates may apply online:
http://hmshost.taleo.net/careersection/corp_hms/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=101900
No Attorney's please!
HMSHost
Making the Traveler's Day Better.
www.hmshost.com
EOE
· M/F/D/V
· A Drug-Free Environment
Pre-employment drug screenings and background checks will be performed on all candidates.
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