[Hiring] Sr. Director Labor Relations @US Foods

Role Description

The Labor Relations, Sr Director is responsible for shaping and leading the company’s labor relations agenda while supporting the “You Matter” culture. This role partners with senior leadership to design strategies that foster positive labor-management relations, mitigate risk, and align with long-term business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Direct labor relations activities, programs, and strategy implementation to achieve goals aligned with company objectives.
• Serve as chief spokesperson in contract negotiations, operationalizing labor policies that are market-competitive and strategically aligned.
• Provide advice and counsel in grievance-arbitration matters and act as company advocate in labor arbitration cases.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of responses to charges under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• Stay current on labor relations trends, case law, and best practices in the distribution industry.
• Drive excellence in negotiations by ensuring thorough preparation and successful execution of labor contracts.
• Assess and develop labor and employee relations training programs in partnership with business leaders.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Relationships

Internal:

• Executive Leadership
• Supply Chain and Field Operational leadership
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Finance

External:

• Union representatives
• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• External labor counsel
• Industry associations
• Consultants

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of labor relations experience in relevant industries.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience presenting cases before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Extensive experience in the development and execution of labor relations strategies.
• Hands-on experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts.
• Proven ability to work with and influence leaders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
• Law degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading labor relations within large, multi-site organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of labor law and grievance-arbitration processes.
• Track record of fostering a positive labor-management relationship.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret labor trends and data.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor labor relations teams or HR professionals.
• Experience managing high-profile or complex labor disputes with measurable outcomes.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

Compensation

The expected base rate for this role is between $145,000 - $225,000. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***