Jeffrey Goerke

About Jeffrey Goerke

VALUE PROPOSITION I am highly effective in labor relations, with extensive experience executing strategies for union avoidance, union campaigns, grievance processes, collective bargaining agreement negotiations, and arbitrations in enterprise environments, including many top Fortune 100 companies. My success is driven by my ability to build strategies that lower costs and improve employee relations, minimizing unionization risks.SUMMARY Engaging Director of Labor Relations possessing a winning blend of subject matter expertise, skill in negotiations, and practical experience in large organizations. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of strong teams with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Manages all facets of Human Resources, benefits, compensation, labor relations, and training for a $4B business unit with employees. As the chief strategist for corporate labor policies and strategy, represented the company in negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, establishing cost models, and coordinating meetings with executives as well as local and international labor leaders. Recognized for negotiating two of the largest union contracts, representing 900 workers, to exit an expensive healthcare plan that led to millions of dollars in savings.Specialties: Labor Relations Strategist, Multi-Facility Operations Leadership, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Benefits and Compensation Administration, Union Avoidance, Worker Communication Campaigns, Cost Modeling, Cost Containment, Team Leadership

Experience

1. North American Labor Relations

   Westlake

   May 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• University of Tampa

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management

Skills

• Policy
• Union
• Collective Bargaining
• Building Key Relationships
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Contract Bargaining
• Contract Management
• Analytical Skills
• Strategic Negotiations
• Labor Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Trusted Business Advisor
• Pension Funds
• Union Avoidance
• Profitable Growth
• Subject Matter Experts
• Concessionary Bargaining
• Talent Management
• Health Care Plans
• Grievance Arbitrations
• Employee Benefits
• Cost Reduction
• Logistics Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Succession Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Contractual Agreements
• Leadership
• Labor Expenses
• Workforce Planning
• Union Organizing Campaigns
• Employee Engagement
• Union Advoidance