Labor Relations Counsel USA-CA-PR

As a Labor Relations Counsel USACAPR in the HR function your main focus will be to navigate the complex and everevolving landscape of employment law and labor relations. You provide legal counsel and guidance thatensures compliance within the USACAPR Sales Market and Logistics. You act as a speaking partner for local Union dialogue and / or works council. Equip HR Business Line and Business Leaders with the appropriate training tools and access to relevant information to be proactive in managing risk and People Relation related topics / cases.This hybrid role reports into our Head of People Relations USACAPR and is based out of the New Jersey Support Office and New York City Support Office.A Day in the LifeWorking at H&M means no two days are ever the same but a typical day will include the following responsibilities

• In this role you are responsible for leading Labor Relations and together you play a key role in managing relationships between the organization and labor unions or employee representatives

Responsible for interpreting and applying labor laws negotiating collective bargaining agreements resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with legal requirements

Set implementation plan of newand / orupdated H&M Groupsocial policiesguidelines orframework

Decideonlocalpeoplerelationsplansandpriosalignedwithglobalstrategyandprios and decideonlocallegallyneededadaptationsofpoliciesandstandards

Give strategic and operational advice tolocalmanagement and HR team

Stay current with federal state and local labor laws and regulations

Ensure organizational practices are in compliance with legal requirements and collective bargaining agreements

Govern and follow up on compliance and proactively address identified risks through strategic planning and mitigation efforts minimizing the organizations exposure to compliancerelated challenges

Secure that Managers are fully aware oftheir responsibilities and have a proactiveinternal dialogue

Ensure local grievance processthat is in line with the Globalgrievance policy and handle grievance investigations

Assist with the management of outside labor counsel and relevant vendor relationships

Ensure the respect for freedomof associations for all colleaguesconnected to our business

Create a trustful relationshipwith employee representatives

Expectation to contribute to the People Relations Network

Domestic and occasional international travel required

Qualifications : Who You Are : Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school preferred

Previous first chair or extensive second chair experience

At least 5 years of experience in labor law collective bargaining and employment law

Strong negotiation skills

Indepth knowledge of labor laws regulations and collective bargaining principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information : Why Youll Love Working at H&MWe value diverse backgrounds including but not limited to race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation and disability

We pride ourselves on being a valuesdriven organization guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years

Youll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues

We are an inclusive company where youre encouraged to be yourself at work

You will have access to a large global talent community where career growth and aspirations have no limits

We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance wellness and family support programs company match

401k paid leave programs and paid time off including a community day to serve your local community

Youll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M & Other Stories and COS

Compensation : salary range is $ 145954

190000 annually

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Fulltime

Salary : $145,954 - $190,000