Facility Labor Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Promote collaborative labor relations with local union consistent with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between NYPA and the local union(s).
• Cook up and administer activities related to recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, mobility, talent acquisition, diversity, talent management and organization development and employee/labor relations.
• Manage the labor relations and human resources functions for NYPA’s union employees, including grievances, contract compliance for both management and union, negotiation activities, and other related items.
• Implement and support NYPA’s human resource activities, strategies, and programs at the assigned facility in support of the labor environment.
• Schedule, attend, and facilitate MARC training for new supervisors and for those that need refresher training.
• Conduct on-going briefings with site management on emergent labor relations issues or skill building-type presentations.
• Establish and oversee appropriate cross-training / rotational / project opportunities within the plant, with a specific focus on ensuring succession planning candidates receive developmental opportunities.
• Champion and provide on-site support for HR technologies and planned upgrades / enhancements and employee productivity (monitor employee absences / attendance).

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of all major disciplines within human resources.
• Ability to work comfortably with all levels and all areas of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, negotiations).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the electric utility industry and/or a Union environment is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Labor Relations experience preferred.
• PHR / SPHR is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Up to 25% travel required within NY State.

Benefits

• The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
• The estimated salary range for this position is: $93,000- $127,600.
• The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.