Kelly Burns Gallagher
Senior Director Labor Relations @Kroger
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director Labor Relations @Kroger
Portland, OR, US
Provide enterprise leadership for labor relations strategy across unionized operations• Advise senior leadership on collective bargaining strategy, labor risk, and workforce cost implications• Lead long‑range bargaining preparation, including contract analysis, wage scale strategy, and benefit cost modeling• Oversee grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice strategy with a focus on risk mitigation and consistency• Serve as first chair in collective bargaining negotiation• Direct labor strategy related to health & welfare trusts, pension plans, and employer contribution planning• Guide impact bargaining tied to technology initiatives, operational change, and organizational transformation• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure compliance, alignment, and disciplined execution of labor strategy
EDUCATION
Emory University School of Law
JD
Dartmouth College
BA, History
SKILLS
ABOUT KELLY BURNS GALLAGHER
Senior in-house labor and employment attorney and business advisor with over 15 years partnering with executive and functional teams on internal investigations, potential liability, potential defenses, risk reduction, risk management, and litigation avoidance. Recognized with professional awards, including “New Leader in the Law” by Connecticut Law Tribune, and 3 time speaker at Endurance Exchange. Eight-time IRONMAN Triathlon. Dartmouth College \'02, Emory University Law \'05.
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