SR DIR LABOR & EMP RELATIONS

About the role

Directly responsible for day-to-day activities related to the Department of Labor & Employee Relations. Leads a team of professional staff who provides expertise and guidance to management on Labor & Employee Relations initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and ensures that all labor relations activities adhere to the specified terms of the collective bargaining agreement between MARTA and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 732.
• Develops, implements, and administers programs designed to limit and resolve Labor & Employee Relations conflicts, complaints, and non-Title VII complaints.
• Responsible for the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern improvements in MARTA’s employee relations and organizational development programs.
• Directs the design of Labor & Employee Relations training, informational sessions, and provides day-to-day guidance to managers and supervisors.
• Directly oversees and manages the establishment of labor strategies and spearheads all activities related to labor negotiations.
• Serves as MARTA’s chief negotiator and/or liaison during collective bargaining.
• Oversees all other aspects of labor/employee relations providing specific expertise in areas including, but not limited to contract administration/interpretation, conflict/grievance resolution, and arbitration process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Industrial Management, Behavioral Science or a closely related field required.
• Must possess ten years of progressively responsible experience with at least five years of management experience within a unionized environment with demonstrated experience in contract negotiations, employee relations and/or conflict resolution.
• Must have extensive knowledge of labor law and collective bargaining.
• Transit industry experience and understanding of 13C is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge in supporting function/business units; demonstrated strength in relationship building and consulting skills with success influencing leaders at all levels; strong facilitator, skilled at leading multiple, complex projects; analytical with balanced customer focus/people skills.

Qualifications

• In lieu of a degree, directly related job experience or any combination of relevant training and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Certifications in alternative dispute resolution, mediation, conciliation and negotiation highly desired.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.