Senior Labor Relations Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Lead strategies for market engagement that emphasize labor relations education, coaching assistance, and risk mitigation for designated markets while enhancing leader capabilities.

• Ensure that all labor relations activities are in alignment with Starbucks’ Mission and Values.

• Analyze data related to business and partner experiences to identify trends and guide decision-making.

• Build and nurture relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders to foster positive partner relations.

• Act as a trusted advisor on all matters related to labor relations, proactively reducing risks to partner experiences.

• Provide strategic guidance and consultation on labor relations issues across retail, support, and PRO teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge of labor and human resources laws and regulations, including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA, and relevant state/local laws and ordinances.

• 3-7 years of experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, and/or Employee Relations.

• Proven experience in successfully establishing collaborative and trusting partnerships with union representatives.

• Experience in integrating labor relations practices into business operations in a manner that supports and improves overall business efficiency.

• A solid understanding of employee relations practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively and influence peers and leaders through strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in technical business writing.

• Strong skills in facilitation and presentation.

• Experience in addressing and solving complex challenges.

• Conduct training sessions and lead meetings.

• Proficient in technology and familiar with case management systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and project management systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Basic and supplemental life insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability.

• Paid parental leave.

• Family expansion reimbursement.

• Paid vacation from the date of hire.

• Sick time accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 25 hours worked.

• Eight paid holidays.

• Two personal days each year.

• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• 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.

• Resources for student loan management.

• Access to additional educational opportunities.

• Backup care.

• DACA reimbursement.