Republic Services

Labor Negotiator

Republic Services$145K — $218K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • SHRM certification required
  • Experience in a large multi-state organization
  • Extensive background in unionized workforce management
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Proven track record in managing labor disputes
  • Experience in arbitration processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead collective bargaining as chief negotiator
  • Develop negotiation proposals with local management
  • Create negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Provide training on contract administration
  • Oversee arbitrations and administrative tasks
  • Advise on contract administration
  • Coordinate labor dispute management and prevent work stoppages

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts
  • Generous retirement plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full Job Description
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.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for collective bargaining including serving as chief negotiator.
  • Develops proposals for negotiations 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 or apparent.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • SHRM certification.
  • Experience working in a large decentralized multi-state organization.
  • Substantial experience working in an organization with a unionized workforce.
  • Bi-lingual English and Spanish.
  • Experience handling labor disputes and work stoppages.
  • Experience handling arbitrations.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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

Annual Compensation: 145k-218k

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• 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 https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
Washington PTO: https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Job Posting End Date
06-30-2026
The Company expects to accept applications for this position until the posting end date but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

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Learn more about Republic Services
Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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