Senior Director, Labor Relations, Field Operations

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the daily activities of Directors of Labor Relations, Field Operations for the Department of Buses, Department of Paratransit and various Operations Support Divisions.
• Administers high-volume labor dispute resolution caseload to ensure implementation and proper administration of the progressive discipline system.
• Serves as management member for Tripartite Arbitration proceedings.
• Develops and motivates personnel within the department.
• Provides career development for subordinates.
• Reviews performance of staff.
• Coordinates responses to information requests from various stakeholders.

Requirements

• JD in Labor Relations, Public Administration, Law or equivalent.
• Experience in Labor Relations or related field in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental entity.
• Managerial/Leadership role in a large, multifaceted, fast-paced organization or governmental entity.
• Admission to the Bar of the State of New York and Member in good standing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Labor Law and/or Civil Service Laws.
• Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations, working conditions and contracts for NYC transit and MaBSTOA.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• Strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications.
• Experience in a large complex unionized work environment.