Director Labor Relations

About the Role

Oversee the labor relations function within the Energy Services organization, maintaining satisfactory labor-management relations. Lead collective bargaining negotiations for all HSES sites, manage the full negotiations process, administer and interpret labor contracts, and handle grievances, arbitrations, and union/management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day labor relations operations, including labor contract administration, disciplinary actions, grievances/arbitrations, policy development, reporting, and related areas.
• Establish and implement short-range and long-range strategic labor relations goals; evaluate outcomes and recommend adjustments aligned with division strategies.
• Serve as Chief Negotiator in labor contract negotiations, including collecting survey data and developing proposals and strategies for collective bargaining.
• Ensure proper administration of collective bargaining contracts; provide guidance on labor agreement interpretation and conduct in-service training.
• Provide technical advice on grievance and conflict resolution; prepare or propose responses to grievance issues and interface with attorneys.
• Present and argue management’s position in negotiations and arbitrations.
• Analyze federal/state legislative and administrative decisions to determine their impact on labor relations and recommend implementation strategies.
• Write formalized agreements reached with bargaining units and consult with exclusive bargaining representatives on contractual matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in labor relations preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Labor Relations.

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Windows, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Excel (including Vlookup, Pivot Tables, and visual representations).
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to take ownership, and ability to work independently.
• Competencies: Delivery of Results, Adaptability, Customer Focus, Drive and Ambition, and ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary role with minimal bending, lifting (up to 10 pounds), carrying, pushing, or pulling.
• Mainly performed while sitting, with occasional standing or walking for short periods.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with a moderate to low noise level.

Pay

• Starting Salary Range: $143,266.60 - $191,022.13 annually.
• Annual Bonus Potential: 20%.

What We Are Looking For

We seek individuals who care about our mission, teams, and customers, communicate openly and honestly, engage actively in work, and are committed to growth and improvement. Ideal candidates challenge convention, think differently, solve problems, and strive for continuous growth.