Director – Labor Relations

What Will You Be Doing?This Director provides counsel and support to the Company in all areas of labor relations, including but not limited to: dispute resolution, negotiation/collective bargaining, implementation of collective agreements, grievance resolution and case management, disciplinary hearings, and arbitration proceedings. Advises and counsels HR and senior leadership in collective bargaining interpretation and labor relations strategy. Ensures that collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are consistently enforced across the Company through training, effective communication and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders. Works closely within HR to ensure HR policies are not in conflict with our collective bargaining agreements.Essential FunctionsMaintain effective working relationships with all levels of Union and Company leadership.Provide strategic support and day-to-day leadership in administering the collective bargaining agreements.Formulate Union relations strategies according to the given business objectives.Represent and assist the Company at all proceedings as it pertains to Union relations (disciplinary investigations/hearings, System Boards of Adjustment, arbitrations).Respond to and administer the Company’s response to grievances.Contribute to Union relations strategies/plans as they integrate with Company/business goals.Exercise good judgment and decision-making in the best interest of maintaining amenable labor-management relations.Provide advice and counsel to management and Human Resources on contract language interpretation and other Union policies, practices, and procedures.Assist in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.Work with outside counsel in overall risk assessment and arbitration hearings.Assist other functional support groups such as Compensation, Employment, Benefits, etc. in matters pertaining to union-represented employees.Interface with Union Leaders as required.Other FunctionsAssist the Human Resources team with projects, policies and programs that impact unionized employees.Assist in the development and management of the Labor Relations budget.Work with external counsel on legal matters pertaining to unionized employees.Other duties as requested by management.QualificationsBachelor’s degree.Law degree preferred, but not required.Minimum of 7 years of experience in Labor Relations and/or 5 years of experience in Human Resources with strong exposure to Labor Relations.Comprehensive understanding of unions and labor environments.Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies, as well as federal and state employment law.Experience in commercial aviation or related transportation industry preferred.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesExperience in Union relations negotiations.Knowledge of industry contracts.Strong ability to make decisions quickly under pressure.Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills.Equipment OperatedStandard office equipment, including PC, copier, printer.Work EnvironmentTypical office environment, adequately heated and cooled.Some travel required for contract negotiation sessions.Physical EffortGenerally, not required.Supervision ReceivedConsiderable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.Positions SupervisedN/ASalary Range (BOE)$137,643 – $182,698 plus STI and equity opportunity.

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