SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Labor Relations and Legal Department in union related matters.  This includes the administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance investigations, arbitration preparation, preliminary responses to unfair labor practice charges and union awareness training. Frequent independent judgment is essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Manage administration of existing collective bargaining agreements, manage responses to Union requests for information, and advise store and field management on labor-related issues, including the interpretation and enforcement of existing labor agreements.
• Provide support to field and store management with regard to grievances; and to in-house and outside counsel for arbitrations and NLRB matters; to include the investigation of grievances, coordinate and preside over grievance hearings, draft grievance responses, and engage in grievance settlement negotiations and draft settlement agreements (under the supervision of legal counsel).
• Manage preparation for collective bargaining, including partnering with field leadership and finance for development of contract proposals, analysis of existing contract clauses, and prepare preliminary recommendations for contract changes through the drafting of proposed contract language.
• Coordinate the implementation and execution of contract and grievance settlement agreements to include instructions for payroll and benefits departments on contract or settlement administration.
• Meet with union representatives regarding day-to-day labor relations matters.
• Prepare materials and conduct training for field and store management on contract administration /managing in a union environment
• Provide support for responding to unfair labor practice charges.
• Compose letters, memos and reports and distribute as necessary.

Experience / Requirements:

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

The following qualities are required:

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work weekends on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work extended days on a regular basis.
• Ability to travel on a frequent basis within the boroughs of New York City.
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis to locations outside of New York City in to Connecticut and New Jersey.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
• Spanish fluency is required

Proficiency with the Microsoft^? Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Paralegal Studies, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field.  Will consider Associate’s degree with relevant experience as well.  Some experience in a union environment is preferred but not required. 

To join a fast growing company, please submit your resume to: HR@bogopausa.com, Fax: 718-228-3558