Sr. Director, Labor Relations

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of and implement comprehensive labor and employee relations.
• Formulate and recommend program goals and objectives in all areas of labor relations.
• Monitor labor market trends, legislative changes, and industry best practices to inform strategy development and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead negotiations for collective bargaining agreements with labor unions.
• Develop negotiation strategies, prepare proposals, and ensure effective communication throughout the negotiation process.
• Mediate conflicts between management and employees or unions to maintain positive labor relations.
• Investigate, address, and resolve labor disputes, grievances, employee appeals, and disciplinary actions in a timely and fair manner.
• Recommend problem resolution to management and employees in both union and non-union environments.
• Identify and mitigate labor-related risks.
• Establish and implement work standards, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement key change management actions to improve employee and business performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Work closely with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), EEOC and other regulatory agencies in resolving claims filed against the organization.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on labor relations matters to senior management and HR teams.
• Develop and deliver training programs on labor relations topics for managers and supervisors.
• Prepare and present reports on labor relations activities, outcomes, and metrics to senior leadership.
• Oversee the labor relations team in developing labor strategies and negotiating union contracts.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct the work of staff engaged in various labor relations activities.
• Advisory management on best practices for handling employee and labor relations issues.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education); JD preferred.
• 12 or more years of labor relations, human resources, or related experience.
• Certification and/or License - PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
• Considerable knowledge of Human Resources practices, labor laws, and regulations; management-labor relations; and collective bargaining agreements.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead, manage, and develop deep talent expertise.
• Able to translate complex theoretical and deliver practical and relevant solutions.
• Able to develop assessment instruments to assist in monitoring compliance standards.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information and identity and handle priority or sensitive issues with discretion.
• Able to investigate and analyze information and provide solutions.
• Able to foster collaboration and promote a positive mindset and approach.
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests.
• Able to provide effective and tactful communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in critical thinking with strong time-management, organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization.
• Skill in strategic negotiations.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Benefits

$170,000-222,000/Annually