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Employment Counsel

Reyes Holdings

Rosemont, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Background Investigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Policies, Employment Law, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Genetics, Human Resources, Incentive Programs, Legal, Legal Research, Licensing Compliance, Litigation, Military, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Philosophy, Policy Development, Regulatory Compliance
LOCATION
Rosemont, Illinois
POSTED
12 days ago
Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Providing knowledgeable and practical legal advice to human resources professionals and other company leaders regarding day-to-day employment law issues, including discipline, performance management, non-discrimination, non-harassment, wage and hour practices, background checks and drug testing, and employment law compliance issues;
  • Providing guidance to human resources professionals on ADA interactive process discussions, FMLA and other leave-related compliance issues;
  • Managing a docket of employment law litigation matters in coordination with outside employment counsel;
  • Responding to attorney demand letters and agency administrative charges involving employment-related claims;
  • Developing company policies and associated materials in response to applicable legal developments
  • Developing and delivering training to HR professionals on employment law topics;
  • Drafting and negotiating settlement and separation agreements;
  • Drafting OWBPA and WARN notices / disclosures;
  • Legal research and preparation of written materials as necessary in furtherance of counseling, compliance, litigation and related matters; and
  • Other projects or duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:  

  • Juris Doctorate and 4 to 6 years of related experience at a major law firm and/or corporate legal department 
  • Admission to a U.S. state bar with an active license and compliance with requirements for in-house practice in the State of Illinois 
Benefits: At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings. Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands: Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments. Background Check and Drug Screening: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Pay Transparency: Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

About the Company

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Reyes Holdings

Reyes Holdings, aligned with leading brewers and foodservice providers, delivers the best-known brands and widest variety of food and beverage items to retailers around the world. Annually, the company delivers over 406 million cases of high-quality beer and food products from more than 90 warehouses in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland as well as Puerto Rico, Central and South America. Today, Reyes Holdings is the 25th largest privately held company in America and one of the largest privately held companies in Chicago with more than 10,300 employees and annual sales in excess of 12 billion dollars. We are dedicated to providing a challenging and rewarding work experience with opportunity for growth.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.reyesholdings.com/