Job Description
The Director of Employee Relations will take a proactive approach in developing, deploying and owning a comprehensive employee and Labor relations strategy that ensures Domino's fosters a positive employee experience. As the Director of Employee Relations, you’ll bring your talents and expertise to lead a high-performing team of employee relations specialists and continue the development of positive Employee Relations function & practices across our Five (5) TUSA markets and all our 30 North American Supply Chain centers. You will foster a collaborative labor environment, promote positive employee relations, and ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies. You will be capable of working successfully in a matrixed organization across diverse Lines of Business.
The Director of Employee Relations will bring a deep understanding of the US & Canadian labor relations landscape with an appreciation of how to build labor relationships strategy and put proactive employee relations efforts in place.
Main Responsibilities
Labor Relations Strategy and Proactive Engagement (30%)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive labor relations strategy to maintain a union-free environment and promote positive employee relations across both our TUSA and Supply Chain network
- Guide the translation of the labor relations strategy to various lines of business and ensure alignment with business strategies and US / CAN-specific regulations
- Develop engagement strategies on labor, including robust training strategies to proactively address issues
- Foster positive employee relations in close partnership with the HR Business Partners (HRBPs)
Employee Relations COE Leadership and Issue Resolution (25%)
Lead the Employee Relations COE, overseeing the implementation of a core strategy, process and execution of investigations of grievances and employee issues including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, policy violations and general performance concernsBuild and manage a strong team capable of handling high-volume administrative tasks, transitioning these tasks from HRBP teams into the COEAddress unresolved day-to-day employee relations issues, ensuring follow-through past engagement surveys and team member feedbackPromote effective communications and issue resolutionRisk Assessment, Mitigation, and Contingency Planning (20%)
Develop and maintain a management system, including metrics and a risk assessment framework, to promptly identify and resolve engagement and union risksDevelop a contingency planning toolkit that includes preparing the organization on how to manage unionizing attemptsCreate a plan and process for negotiating an agreement in the event of a successful unionizing campaignPartner with the business to develop contingency plans for all high-risk locations or teams and ensure preparedness is regularly updated and maintainedGuidance, Support, and Training (15%)
Provide guidance and support to leadership on labor relations matters, including training and development programs to enhance employee relations skillsMonitor labor relations trends and developments, ensuring Domino's remains proactive in addressing potential challengesDevelop and conduct union training for employees and deliver general labor relations training for leaders, supervisors, and HRPartner with legal and U.S. Operations to determine best practice sharing with our Franchisee system around positive employee relations and remaining union freeLegal Compliance and Cross-functional Collaboration (10%)
Maintain knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations, ensuring compliance in all labor relations activities as well as proactive business risk mitigation with changing labor lawsCollaborate with legal counsel to mitigate potential legal risks by ensuring timely and thorough handling of employee and labor relations casesInfluence and build confidence across key stakeholders and partners to gain buy-in, support, and alignmentFoster close relationships with HRBPs, ER, Legal, business leadership, and other key partnersQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferredMinimum of 7 years of experience in employee relations, labor or HRBP role, with prior union avoidance experience preferredPrior experience in roles supporting hourly field or frontline team member organizationsProven track record in developing and implementing labor relations or talent strategies that promote a positive working environment with proven track record of driving resultsStrong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage a high-performing teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organizationProven experience building out new organizations and gaining alignment across multiple diverse stakeholdersKnowledge of how to streamline high-volume administrative tasks efficiently and effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to travel up to 33% of the time. Travel schedule will fluctuate based on business needs.Additional Information
Benefits :
Paid Holidays and VacationMedical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employmentNo-cost mental health support for employee and dependentsChildcare tuition discountsNo-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programsFertility benefitsAdoption assistance401k matching contributions15% off the purchase price of stockCompany bonusPhysical Requirements
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time while working on a computer. Must be able to travel via airplane.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.