Labor Relations Senior Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Manages Labor Relations Specialists designing, implementing and administering labor relations processes, including Employee Engagement, Work Environment Assessment models, grievance and contract administration, and Collective Bargaining
• Provides senior leadership with recommendations, advice and counsel on Labor Relations policies, strategies and processes
• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, union leaders, and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience working with HR Labor and/or Employment related laws, policies and procedures, in particular the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
• 5+ years of experience in leadership either formally or informally leading teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred but not required
• Experience managing and successfully leading HR/Labor Relations strategy and process development and implementation across matrixes teams (and/or through geographically dispersed direct reports) in a large company
• Strong builder of cross-functional relationships. Able to connect and to advise at senior levels within the business, thoughtfully challenging leadership when necessary
• Ability to design and implement innovations within a collaborative environment
• Ability to attract, manage, and develop high performing teams