Senior Labor Relations Business Partner

Job Description:

  • Lead market engagement strategies that prioritize labor relations education, coaching support and risk mitigation for assigned markets while building leader capabilities.
  • Ensure alignment with Starbucks’ Mission and Values in all labor relations activities.
  • Analyze business and partner experience data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Cultivate relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders to maintain positive partner relations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor in all labor relations matters, proactively minimizing risks to the partner experience.
  • Facilitate strategic guidance and consultation on all labor relations issues across, retail, support and PRO teams.

Requirements:

  • Understanding of labor and human resources related laws and regulations including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA & state/local laws and ordinances
  • 3-7 years of experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, and/or Employee Relations
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively building collaborative and trusting partnerships with union counterparts
  • Experience integrating labor relations practices into business operations in a way that supports and enhances overall business operations
  • Has a sound understanding of employee relations practices
  • Ability to articulate perspective and influence via effective verbal and written communication skills to peers and leaders
  • Solid technical business writing skills
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Experience in solving complex opportunities
  • Facilitate training courses and lead meetings
  • Proficient in technology and use of case management systems. For example: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and project management systems.

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, vision insurance
  • basic and supplemental life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • paid parental leave
  • family expansion reimbursement
  • paid vacation from date of hire
  • sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
  • eight paid holidays
  • two personal days per year
  • participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
  • Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
  • incentivized emergency savings
  • financial well-being tools
  • 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
  • student loan management resources
  • access to other educational opportunities
  • backup care
  • DACA reimbursement
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