Employment Labor & Benefits Counsel Job at Retail Business Services
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Legal (2760981)
Retail Business Services is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, providing services to five East Coast grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the size and scale of the local brands to and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https:// www.retailbusinessservices.com .
Job Objective
The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal advice, counseling, and support in the areas of employment, labor, and benefits law to Human Resources and business leaders at Retail Business Services LLC and its affiliated companies in the United States (collectively the "Companies"). The Companies include three service companies and five grocery retailers (Food Lion, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop), including some non-union and some primarily union workforces located in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The Attorney will report to the Vice President, Employment, Labor and Benefits Law and will work collaboratively and with minimal supervision as part of a fast-paced and specialized legal team. The Attorney will address complex issues and deliver practical and strategic business-focused advice; manage litigation and other disputes; monitor and advise businesses on relevant legal developments; deliver presentations and training; manage special projects; and serve on cross-functional teams. This position partners most closely with Human Resources professionals, but also interacts regularly with leaders in other functional areas such as Communications, Store and Supply Chain Operations, Government Affairs, IT, Asset Protection and Pharmacy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Support - Provide legal advice to enable the Companies to achieve business objectives while operating within legal parameters
Address wide range of employment law issues, such as recruitment and hiring, performance management, discipline, termination, internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, disability-related accommodations, leaves of absence, diversity and inclusion initiatives, pay equity, non-competition and solicitation, organizational restructuring, and acquisitions.
Support collective bargaining and labor contract drafting, administration, and interpretation.
Advise on employee benefits matters, including incentive plans, welfare plans, retirement plans, benefits documentation, and claims.
Provide advice on and/or draft various employee-facing policies, forms, agreements, communications, and systems.
Manage responses to and resolution of wage and hour, I-9 and other government audits.
Dispute Resolution - Manage employment, labor and benefits disputes
Advise HR and management on handling internal employee complaints and grievances.
Manage and negotiate resolution of attorney-represented claims .
Actively manage outside counsel in defending litigation, labor arbitrations, and government agency charges.
Drive and participate in all aspects of mediation proceedings.
Training and Compliance - Provide communication and training on evolving legal issues and requirements
Proactively monitor relevant legal developments; regulatory, industry and business trends; and employment-related topics.
Promote communication and awareness of legal developments, compliance issues and requirements, and best practices.
Conduct training on employment and labor law matters.
Draft and continually update training materials and processes.
Other responsibilities
Provide input on proposed legislation, potential impacts on business, and implementation issues.
Manage special projects and serve on cross-functional teams.
Advise on and participate in internal audits.
Contribute to regular functional and corporate reporting.
Basic Requirements:
J.D. degree
State bar license
7+ years relevant experience practicing law
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Advocacy and persuasion
Integrity
Negotiation Skills
Presentation Skills
Professional judgment
Customer focused orientation
Organization and attention to detail
Initiative
Organizational awareness
Sense of humor
#LI-SM1 #IND #RBSJobs
Retail Business Services is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices. com >
Job Requisition: 245138_external_USA-MA-Quincy_5252022
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Store Code: Legal (2760981)
Retail Business Services is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, providing services to five East Coast grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the size and scale of the local brands to and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https:// www.retailbusinessservices.com .
Job Objective
The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal advice, counseling, and support in the areas of employment, labor, and benefits law to Human Resources and business leaders at Retail Business Services LLC and its affiliated companies in the United States (collectively the "Companies"). The Companies include three service companies and five grocery retailers (Food Lion, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop), including some non-union and some primarily union workforces located in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The Attorney will report to the Vice President, Employment, Labor and Benefits Law and will work collaboratively and with minimal supervision as part of a fast-paced and specialized legal team. The Attorney will address complex issues and deliver practical and strategic business-focused advice; manage litigation and other disputes; monitor and advise businesses on relevant legal developments; deliver presentations and training; manage special projects; and serve on cross-functional teams. This position partners most closely with Human Resources professionals, but also interacts regularly with leaders in other functional areas such as Communications, Store and Supply Chain Operations, Government Affairs, IT, Asset Protection and Pharmacy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Support - Provide legal advice to enable the Companies to achieve business objectives while operating within legal parameters
Address wide range of employment law issues, such as recruitment and hiring, performance management, discipline, termination, internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, disability-related accommodations, leaves of absence, diversity and inclusion initiatives, pay equity, non-competition and solicitation, organizational restructuring, and acquisitions.
Support collective bargaining and labor contract drafting, administration, and interpretation.
Advise on employee benefits matters, including incentive plans, welfare plans, retirement plans, benefits documentation, and claims.
Provide advice on and/or draft various employee-facing policies, forms, agreements, communications, and systems.
Manage responses to and resolution of wage and hour, I-9 and other government audits.
Dispute Resolution - Manage employment, labor and benefits disputes
Advise HR and management on handling internal employee complaints and grievances.
Manage and negotiate resolution of attorney-represented claims .
Actively manage outside counsel in defending litigation, labor arbitrations, and government agency charges.
Drive and participate in all aspects of mediation proceedings.
Training and Compliance - Provide communication and training on evolving legal issues and requirements
Proactively monitor relevant legal developments; regulatory, industry and business trends; and employment-related topics.
Promote communication and awareness of legal developments, compliance issues and requirements, and best practices.
Conduct training on employment and labor law matters.
Draft and continually update training materials and processes.
Other responsibilities
Provide input on proposed legislation, potential impacts on business, and implementation issues.
Manage special projects and serve on cross-functional teams.
Advise on and participate in internal audits.
Contribute to regular functional and corporate reporting.
Basic Requirements:
J.D. degree
State bar license
7+ years relevant experience practicing law
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Advocacy and persuasion
Integrity
Negotiation Skills
Presentation Skills
Professional judgment
Customer focused orientation
Organization and attention to detail
Initiative
Organizational awareness
Sense of humor
#LI-SM1 #IND #RBSJobs
Retail Business Services is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices. com >
Job Requisition: 245138_external_USA-MA-Quincy_5252022
Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.