_Job Description:
_ Introduction: At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary:
Working under the direction of the Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, and in collaboration with the General Counsel, GAF, and the Senior Vice President, Chief Labor and Employment Counsel, Standard Industries, the Labor & Employment Counsel is responsible for providing business-minded legal counsel to internal clients, for all aspects of labor & employment law.
Essential Duties:
Being the primary employment contact for one or more business units
Partnering with and providing counseling and support to colleagues on all day-to-day employee relations matters, including recruiting, hiring, employee discipline, performance management, terminations, and restructurings
Partnering with and providing counseling and support regarding labor relations matters, including advising on contract administration and assisting in handling labor arbitrations
Drafting, revising, and counseling on employment related agreements and policies including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, benefit programs, employee handbook policies, and employee relations documentation
Defending and representing the company in administrative charges pending with the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and state and federal agencies, by conducting investigations, document reviews, drafting and submitting position statements, and appearing for any hearings or mediations, and managing outside counsel where appropriate
Providing legal guidance and counsel to the company’s Human Resources professionals related to internal investigations arising from complaints in order to lead these matters to resolution
Handling pre-litigation claims, settlement negotiations and mediations, and federal and state litigation, including management of outside counsel where support is needed
Monitoring labor, employment and benefits law developments and recommending changes to company policies to the Senior Labor & Employment Counsel
Providing legal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, including affirmative action plan initiatives
Developing and providing training related to labor & employment law issues to management and Human Resources professionals
Under This Roof, We Require:
Under This Roof, We Also Value:
How We Protect What Matters Most
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).