director, labor relations campaigns (Remote-U.S.)

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<h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Director, Labor Relations Campaigns</strong></span></h4><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Location:</strong> Preferably in the Central time zone or Seattle, open to other geographies</span></h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">Are you a strategic labor relations leader passionate about fostering a culture of direct engagement and trust? We’re seeking a Director, Labor Relations Campaigns to lead a high-impact team focused on proactive labor relations strategy, campaign readiness, and partner advocacy across North America. In this role, you will lead a team of managers and a dedicated cross-functional group to support our partners and leaders across both retail and non-retail environments. You’ll drive proactive initiatives that uplift the partner experience, guide leaders through union activity with dignity and respect, and ensure alignment with our mission, values, and long-term business goals.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;"><i><strong>As Director, Labor Relations Campaigns, you will:</strong></i></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:black;">Lead with purpose through our Mission & Values, building a culture of trust, transparency, and direct engagement.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Develop and execute national labor relations campaign strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk priorities and regional business needs.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Manage and mentor a team of Labor Relations Managers, providing strategic direction, coaching, and development.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Partner with senior leaders and executives to assess risk, define strategy, and implement proactive and reactive labor relations plans.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, assess vulnerability, and drive insights that inform campaign planning and leadership development.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Serve as a trusted advisor to VPs and cross-functional partners, integrating labor relations perspectives into business decisions and operational planning.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Design and oversee enterprise-wide training programs to build leadership capability in labor relations and campaign response.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies, including NLRA, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant regulations.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Model inclusive leadership, embedding equity, diversity, and accessibility into all labor relations practices and partner experiences.</span></li></ul><br><br><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>We’d love to hear from people with:</strong></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;"><i><strong>We’d love to hear from people with:</strong></i></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:black;">8+ years of progressive experience in labor relations, human resources, or employee relations, including campaign strategy and union avoidance.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">8+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams with multi-functional accountabilities.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Deep knowledge of campaigning, collective bargaining, grievance processes, contract administration, and labor law compliance.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Proven ability to consult with senior leaders and influence business outcomes through strategic labor relations guidance.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Strong analytical skills with experience using data to assess risk and drive decision-making.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Experience in high-growth or high-risk industries such as retail, logistics, or manufacturing is preferred.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</span></li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values courage, connection, and partner advocacy. This is your opportunity to shape the future of labor relations, lead with integrity, and make a meaningful impact on the partner experience across North America.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to .</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Times;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:black;">The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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