Director of Labor Relations

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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Director of Labor Relations. The Director of Talent Management & Learning Development is responsible for the overall strategy and management of the labor relations programs across multiple sites and business units in North America. As the subject matter expert, this leader will provide recommendations and solutions to HR colleagues and business leadership at all levels of the organization, including executives. This person can be based at our North American headquarters located in Louisville, KY, or at one of our sites in the greater Chicagoland area. Fully remote candidates will additionally be considered.

Director of Labor Relations Responsibilities:

Advises the human resources team and business leaders on labor matters and helps to develop the appropriate course of prevention and action.
• Manages administration of labor contracts; provides interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees, and HR staff; oversees processes for review and resolution of employee grievances.
• In partnership with business unit leadership, serves as the Company's chief negotiator in contract negotiations with recognized employee organizations. Conducts research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations. Uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with the Company's goals.
• Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes.
• Represent the company on labor relations issues, including overseeing the processing of grievances and arbitration matters.
• Oversees the negotiations of collective bargaining agreements across all WNA unionized facilities.
• Consults and advises senior leadership on labor relations issues of strategic importance.
• Takes a practical, creative, and proactive problem-solving approach to efficiently close deals while advising business leaders on acceptable risk.
• Partners with HR colleagues to ensure compliance with local, state and federal labor and employment laws across North America.
• Facilitates ongoing communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations, including coordination of joint labor-management committees

Director of Labor Relations Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, labor relations, or related field; Advanced degree or other specialized training in labor/employee relations a significant plus
• 8 years of direct experience in labor relations preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years' experience leading a team.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically.

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.