Who we are…
C3 Industries is a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with multiple product brands including the award-winning Cloud Cover Cannabis, Galactic Cannabis, Habitat Cannabis, and a retail network, High Profile Cannabis Shop. The company retails high-quality cannabis products at its High Profile locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the Labor Relations management in the administration of collective bargaining, election campaigns, and early intervention efforts.
This role is responsible for a wide variety of analysis, interpretation, development, implementation, and administration of issues involving retail and operations employees at both organized and non-organized facilities. The Labor Relations Specialist must be a self-motivated team player who has a track record of supporting all aspects of collective bargaining, labor contract administration and labor relations issues. This is a hybrid role in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In this role you will...
- Serve as the primary point of contact between management and labor unions.
- Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Represent the company in labor negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.
- Address and assist in resolving grievances and disputes between employees, unions, and management.
- Maintain strong relationships with union representatives to foster collaboration and effective communication.
- Provide guidance to retail managers on labor relations issues and employee concerns.
- Make presentations and conduct training seminars explaining collective bargaining agreements and contract provisions to management and People & Culture.
- Evaluate the results of surveys of wages, fringe benefits and work practices for the purposes of developing negotiation strategy alternatives.
- Maintain files (e.g., awards, arbitrations, grievance outcomes) for future reference.
- Assist with labor relations research to support representation campaigns and provide onsite assistance with representation campaigns as needed.
- Assist with all aspects of collective bargaining including note taking, preparation for negotiation sessions, tracking proposals and agreements, economic proposal analysis and impact.
- Prepare and assist in the presentation of arbitration cases and union information requests.
- Conduct comparative analysis of labor contract provisions.
- Track and report on national labor trends within the cannabis industry.
- Keep all stakeholders informed about labor relations matters, changes in policies, and any potential areas of concern.
- Conduct training for management on labor laws, employee rights, and union interactions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Monitor legal and regulatory updates to proactively adjust policies and procedures.
Skills and experience you have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in labor relations, union negotiations, or HR within a retail or similar environment.
- Ability to remain professional, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
- Strong understanding of labor laws, CBAs, dispute resolution, and employee relations best practices.
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both management and union representatives.
- Proficiency in HRIS and labor relations software.
- Experience in a unionized retail or service industry.
- Combination of office and retail store settings.
- Occasional travel to store locations, union meetings, and corporate headquarters may be required.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during negotiations or critical labor events.
Our mission is to share our love of cannabis with the world. If you are interested in being part of our journey, we’d love to hear from you!C3 Industries is led by a passionate, creative, and hardworking team of cannabis cultivation, processing, and customer experience experts. We produce and sell the highest quality indoor cannabis flower and extracted offerings (Cloud Cover Cannabis) at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and retail storefronts (High Profile Cannabis Shop). Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for full-time staff
- Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Company paid holidays
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Compensation Estimate Disclaimer
All compensation range estimates are generated by the third-party job search engine websites; C3 Industries will compensate qualified candidates commensurate with experience and industry norms.
