Labor Relations Manager

Overview Do you have a passion for labor relations and ability to build and implement labor relations strategies? We want to speak with you! We are currently seeking a highly qualified Labor Relations Manager to join us in Richmond, VA. In addition to having the employee labor relations experience and skills desired, the successful candidate will be results oriented, and possess sound intuition for business and leadership skills. Specific accountabilities include: • Implementing labor/employee relations strategies plans and activations in collaboration with the manufacturing facility leadership team and HR colleagues to include progressive labor-management relations, change management and supporting implementation of key business initiatives and other day-to-day matters across the breadth of HR Services. • Playing a lead role in the planning, development, and execution of contract negotiations for all Altria companies. • Serving as Company spokesperson, as assigned, for contract negotiations/arbitrations. • Leading and monitoring the grievance/arbitration process to ensure the equitable and timely resolution of labor-management issues. • Facilitating and maintaining a positive and productive working relationship with union leadership. • Assisting in the development and execution of recruitment processes and strategies to attract and retain top talent, both hourly and salaried. • Working with other Labor/HR colleagues, including services to all Altria companies and business locations, in providing a variety of Labor/HR related support and services. This includes Attraction, Development, Deployment and the overall Employee Experience. • Providing HR consultation and supporting core HR processes to include organizational & leadership development, Talent planning, performance management, employee relations, compliance, employee engagement, HRIS, compensation and benefits. Skills and Requirements include: • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Labor Relations, HR or a related field is required. A Master's degree and relevant certifications are preferred but not required. • Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in a Labor Relations role in a unionized manufacturing environment to include negotiation and arbitration experience; General HR experience or expertise in other HR fields and business environments is also strongly preferred. • Must have proven understanding of applicable labor and employment laws and regulations at the state and federal level to include NLRA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, FLSA, etc. • Experience in handling investigations, audits and other concerns reported to and/or received by governmental agencies requests (NLRB, EEOC, etc.) • Sophisticated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal/written communication, influencing, collaboration, project management, presentation, problem-solving, and HR systems/computer skills. • Proven ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with employees at all levels of the organization to include developing and implementing innovative and progressive labor and employment practices. • Ability to work on-site in our Richmond VA manufacturing facilities including travel, as needed, to other manufacturing facilities to include Nashville TN and surrounding areas (travel subject to change based on business needs but expected 30% or less of time). Remote work flexibility is practiced and limited. In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your human resources skills toward key strategic objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs, as well as a robust relocation assistance package. Sponsorship Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. Company Overview Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. 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