Labor & Employment Counsel
Company: Ferrero
Location: Parsippany
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Location: ---Parsippany---Company descriptionFerrero is a
family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook
and iconic brands such as Nutella--, Tic Tac--, Ferrero Rocher--,
Raffaello--, Kinder Bueno-- and Kinder Surprise--. As the love for
our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach.
Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more
than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the
world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 --dedicated
employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business,
careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one
of them.About the Role:We are currently seeking a highly skilled
Labor & Employment Counsel to join our Human Resources Labor
Relations team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role
in providing strategic counsel on labor and employment matters,
ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and
supporting the Company with its ten (10) collective bargaining
agreements across various departments.--Main Responsibilities:Offer
expert legal advice and guidance on labor and employment law
issues, including hiring practices, discrimination, harassment,
employee benefits, terminations, and compliance matters.--Draft,
review, and negotiate various employment-related agreements,
policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure legal
compliance.--Partner with HRBP's and operational team members to
achieve best practice outcomes.--Foster strong relationships
through clear communication, responsiveness, and strategic
guidance.--Provide guidance on internal investigations and
recommend actions in response to employee complaints and
disciplinary actions.--Ensure compliance with federal, state, and
local employment laws and regulations to prevent disputes and
litigation.--Assist with all aspects of litigation, including case
assessment, strategy development, and discovery.--Collaborate with
cross-functional teams to develop training programs on compliance
and best practices.--Support outside counsel and the Company in
labor and employment-related disputes, including administrative
proceedings and arbitrations.--Conduct thorough legal research to
provide well-informed counsel and support in defense of employment
claims.--Who we are looking for:Juris Doctor degree and licensed to
practice law in good standing in the states of New Jersey and
Illinois.--5+ years of labor law/employment experience with
completion of formal studies in labor law preferred.--Experience
with a range of legal employment matters including employee
handbooks, OFCCP, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour laws, immigration,
and employee benefits.--Strong communication skills (oral and
written) and a collaborative attitude.--Ability to work
independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects
simultaneously.--Positive attitude and ability to adapt to the
demands of a growing company.--Must reside in the Parsippany, New
Jersey area and be in the office three (3) days per week, with two
days remotely.--How to be successful in the role and at
Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything
we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as
consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting
brilliant results for consumers around the world.--Diversity
StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and
have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are
equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and
natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation
after generation, the means to succeed personally and
professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment
multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.Ferrero N.A.
provides---equal employment---opportunities---(EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics.--
Keywords: Ferrero, Trenton , Labor & Employment Counsel, Human Resources , Parsippany, New Jersey
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