DIVISION ASSOCIATE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Responsible for supporting the effective and consistent administration of the collective bargaining agreements. Work collaboratively with assigned division/business unit leadership/corporate labor staff to align labor agreements with the philosophy of the overall company labor strategy. Support the execution of strategic plans for grievance administration, EEOC trends, Associate Insight Survey, Exit Interview survey trends, and Ethics Point inquires. Track progress on established goals and objectives. Be a trusted partner and advisor for contract negotiations and Trust Fund activities. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
- 3+ years of Labor or comparable experience
- Excellent written/oral communication and planning/organizational skills
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards/results
- Strong team player who has the ability to assist in building teams and motivate others
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Strong Microsoft suite experience

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any successful store/assistant store leader experience- Execute the labor strategy that aligns with the corporate labor strategy
- Ensure that action plans related to the establishment of best practices for grievance handling, EEO complaints, Ethic Point inquires, Exit Interview Surveys and Associate Insight Surveys are established
- Work diligently with management to promote harmonious labor relations
- Ensure required labor and employee relations training is conducted for the division/business unit
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state labor and employment laws
- Ensure calls to the Ethics Point Hotline are investigated and brought to closure in a timely manner
- Identify trends associated to establish actions to improve our overall associate relations
- Administer any local reorganization, layoffs or reduction in force situations and helps coordinate associate relations activities related to new projects
- Educate and advise management in the administration of progressive discipline
- Administer grievance and complaint resolution processes with focus on resolving grievances at the informal step of the grievance process
- Work with Legal and, upon request, represent company in labor/employment or legal matters and in litigation initiated by associates through local unions, governmental agencies and civil disputes
- Support labor agreement negotiations and provide appropriate information for negotiations
- Maintain current information within operating area of union and non-union organizations
- Maintain copy of all competitive contracts and area information related to area contracts and competition
- Travel up to 50% of time to support business units
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation