Labor Relations Manager implements and maintains a company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures satisfactory labor-management relations and helps interpret collective bargaining agreements. Being a Labor Relations Manager leads grievance procedures including arbitrations and assists all levels of management on labor matters. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Additionally, Labor Relations Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Labor Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Labor Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We seek a workforce and labor relations leader with a background in
leading a team of labor relations professionals within a progressive labor
relations function. This position will
lead a team of 8 labor relations professionals for a labor force of roughly
3000 union employees and will be responsible for the ownership and driving of the
labor strategy for NSP. With a focus on
continuous improvement, this position will be working with their peers to modernize and upgrade systems, processes and procedures and build a
strong, collaborative relationship with HR.
The successful candidate will have a broad labor and HR knowledge with
the ability to see how their role fits into and works with the company's people and
business strategies. They will also be strong at translating enterprise
strategies into business results.
The role will work with the regions operations leader, the COO and his
leaders within Operations, the SVP of HR and her team, as well as their
Director of Workforce Relations peers.
1) Directs and strategically partners with operating company and
business area leadership as Company spokesperson in negotiations with local and
international union representatives. Work with operating company and business
area leadership to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to business
problems and then negotiate the necessary agreements to achieve the business
solution.
2) Ensure alignment of HR strategies, processes, and practices with
needs of business area by facilitating partnering with Workforce Relations and
other HR areas and legal department in developing solutions that meet corporate
and business area needs. This often results in cost avoidance for the
corporation.
3) Directs the Corporate responsibility for maintaining an effective
and collaborative working relationship between international and local unions
and Company leadership. Manages the relationship between the Company and union
to provide for an interest based bargaining process that results in win-win
solutions.
4) Anticipate Workforce Relations needs of operating company and
business area, responding proactively, influencing and driving processes to
create more efficient and effective process. Direct and advise company
leadership regarding interpretation and administration of collective bargaining
agreements, letters of understanding, corporate policies, investigations and
discipline.
5) Provide expert testimony and research services on company policy,
employment and labor law, bargaining agreements in processing grievances, ULP
charges, arbitration and other litigation.
6) Leadership of Workforce Relations overall operations, (i.e.,
employees, budget, work-flow, assignments, etc.).
7) Influence and drive change management processes through using
business acumen to guide coach and counsel senior management in effecting
strategies for improvement of business results.
· Bachelor’s
degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business
Administration or equivalent education and/or experience. Advanced degree
preferred.
· 10
years’ experience in the labor relations field or a combination of labor
relations and HR/business experience, with 5 or more years of
supervisory/management experience.
· In
depth knowledge of labor trends, federal, state, and local employment laws to
include NLRA, ADA, FMLA and Title VII. Demonstrated experience working with
highly confidential/sensitive information.
· Proven
communications/facilitation skills, including interaction with Officers and
Senior Business Unit Leadership.
· Strong
leadership, planning, organizational and strategic planning skills.
· Knowledge
of regulatory requirements and their business and operational implications.
Target - $150,000-$165,000 Base Salary
Bonus
Excellent Benefits
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