Labor Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Consults with leaders on appropriate disciplinary actions, including but not limited to risk to the organization, level of severity, etc.
• Leads in the collective bargaining pre-negotiations and negotiations process; collaborating with leadership and divisions throughout the negotiation process
• Manages the grievance process arbitration process including, but not limited to, gathering evidence, a representative at hearings along with providing follow-up responses
• Investigates and evaluates unfair labor practice charges
• Interprets and administers contracts pertaining to wages, grievances, employee welfare, pensions, healthcare, union, and management practices; administers labor relations policies and agreements
• Drafts contract proposals and compiles information and statistics on the economic proposals of both labor and management
• Primarily works with the field management team to ensure a positive and productive work environment; manages and handles Employee Relations matters
• Serves as a resource for non-union facilities with respect to “union avoidance,” including conducting audits and trainings
• Oversees dispute resolution involving employees, management, unions, government agencies, etc.
• Provides and manages short-term and long-term labor strategies to achieve company objectives
• Researches and explains laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees
• Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee issues; develops further training as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of traditional labor experience, including a proven record of handling union grievances, leading collective bargaining negotiations, participating and managing arbitrations, managing Unfair Labor Practice charges, and other labor-related proceedings
• Thorough understanding of state and federal law concerning labor relations
• Able to travel (primarily west coast) 50%+ of the time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to remain tactful, calm and persuasive on controversial and/or confrontational situations