Job Description
About the Role
As a Labor Relations Counsel, USA-CA-PR in the HR function, your main focus will be to navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of employment law and labor relations. You provide legal counsel and guidance that ensures compliance within the USA-CA-PR 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 People Relations Manager, USA-CA-PR and is based out of the New Jersey Support Office or New York City Support Office.
A Day in the Life
Working 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 new and/or updated H&M Group social policies, guidelines or framework
Decide on local people relations plans and prios aligned with global strategy and prios and decide on local legally needed adaptations of policies and standards
Give strategic and operational advice to local management 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 organization's exposure to compliance-related challenges
Secure that Managers are fully aware of their responsibilities and have a proactive internal dialogue
Ensure local grievance process that is in line with the Global grievance policy and handle grievance investigations
Assist with the management of outside labor counsel and relevant vendor relationships
Ensure the respect for freedom of associations for all colleagues connected to our business
Create a trustful relationship with 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
Active license to practice law
Previous experience working as a labor relations attorney or first chair experience
At least 5 years of experience in labor law, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution
Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
In-depth knowledge of labor laws, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulations, and collective bargaining principles
Demonstrated commitment to human rights advocacy within the workplace
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
Why You’ll Love Working at H&M
We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
We are an inclusive company where you’re 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
You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Compensation: salary range is $ 145,954 - $ 167,851 annually**
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
**H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
EEOC Code: PRO