POSITION SUMMARY: With comprehensive knowledge of labor relations, the Labor Negotiator provides direct labor relations leadership and business support to local management by negotiating collective bargaining agreements; providing assistance with grievance administration; and overseeing arbitrations and other administrative proceedings.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for collective bargaining including serving as chief negotiator.
Develops proposals for negotiations with the local management team.
Formulates negotiation strategies to support local management's business objectives.
Provides contract administration training.
Oversees arbitrations and administrative proceedings.
Provides contract administration advice.
Coordinates with local operations to handle labor disputes and potential work stoppages.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SHRM certification.
Experience working in a large decentralized multi-state organization.
Substantial experience working in an organization with a unionized workforce.
Bi-lingual English and Spanish.
Experience handling labor disputes and work stoppages.
Experience handling arbitrations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 6 years of progressive collective bargaining experience that includes developing bargaining strategy and first chair negotiations experience.
Thorough knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and other state and federal labor laws.

Location: USA-Remote

Annual Compensation: 145k-218k

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
• Washington PTO: https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Job Posting End Date
06-30-2026
The Company expects to accept applications for this position until the posting end date but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

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