Labor Negotiator

POSITION SUMMARY

With comprehensive knowledge of labor relations, the Labor Negotiator provides direct labor relations leadership and business support to local management by negotiating collective bargaining agreements; providing assistance with grievance administration; and overseeing arbitrations and other administrative proceedings.

• Responsible for collective bargaining including serving as chief negotiator.
• Leads negotiations prep process with the local management team.
• Formulates negotiation strategies to support local management’s business objectives.
• Provides contract administration training.
• Oversees arbitrations and administrative proceedings.
• Provides contract administration advice.
• Coordinates with local operations to handle labor disputes and potential work stoppages.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned apparent.

• Law degree from an accredited law school preferred.
• Experience working in a large decentralized multi-state organization preferred.
• Substantial experience working in an organization with a unionized workforce.
• Experience handling labor disputes and work stoppages.
• Experience handling arbitrations.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive collective bargaining experience that includes developing bargaining strategy and first chair negotiations experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and other state and federal labor laws.

Location:

USA-Remote

Comp: 145, USD Annual

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits

Washington PTO:

EEO STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry‑leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day‑to‑day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

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