HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER - LABOR RELATIONS
Position Title: HRBP (Labor Relations) - SEATTLE, WA
Salary: $100000 - $110000 / yr
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
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Job Summary
Eurest | Boeing Portfolio – Renton, WA
Eurest is seeking an experienced hospitality minded HR Business Partner to lead Labor Relations and CBA Governance across our expanding Boeing portfolio. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role based at the Renton Boeing campus, responsible for establishing the standards, training, and governance infrastructure required to operate consistently across a multi-site, multi-contract union environment. Occasional travel to other Boeing sites required.
Key Responsibilities
CBA Governance and Compliance — Maintain a comprehensive inventory of CBAs, side letters, wage tables, escalation dates, and operating obligations across the portfolio. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of contract terms across accounts and locations. Audit wages, classifications, seniority, overtime, holidays, PTO, health and welfare, and pension to mitigate compliance and retroactive pay exposure. Develop manager-facing tools, standards, checklists, and playbooks.
Grievance Ownership and Labor Relations — Manage the full grievance process, including intake, investigation, documentation, hearings, responses, and resolution strategy. Partner with Operations leadership to resolve labor matters at the lowest appropriate level while managing risk. Oversee union communications and maintain relationships with union representatives. Advise leadership on labor trends and risk mitigation.
Manager Capability and Training — Deliver labor relations and CBA training for managers and supervisors, covering just cause, progressive discipline, union communication, and key contract decision points. Advise leadership on compliant, operationally sound courses of action.
Expansion Readiness and Portfolio Support — Support onboarding of new sites and inherited contracts, including CBA assimilation, bargaining preparation, and transition planning. Build scalable documentation standards and escalation protocols to support multi-site execution. Maintain financial awareness of wage, benefit, overtime, and retroactive pay risk.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Substantial experience in CBA administration and labor relations
Ability to standardize and scale labor practices across multiple sites and states
Proven ownership of the grievance process, with strong investigative and documentation discipline
Ability to translate contract language into clear, actionable guidance for operational leaders
Experience training, advising, and coaching leadership within union environments
Financial acumen related to wage, benefit, overtime, and retroactive pay exposure
Background in foodservice, hospitality, aviation, manufacturing, large-campus operations, or another high-volume unionized service environment preferred
Hands-on, hospitality-driven approach to HR, with the presence to engage on a high-volume operations floor
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
2–5 years of multi-unit HR, labor relations, or employee relations experience; more preferred for larger portfolio scope
Demonstrated experience in labor relations and union environments
Ability to interpret legal, contract, wage, benefit, and financial documentation
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends and develop practical recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups
SHRM Certification preferred; LRCP a plus
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Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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