Ameren
Director, Labor Relations
Ameren, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
About Us
Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.
Our benefits include:
Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.
About The Position
Directs and oversees the company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Establishes and maintains productive labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and advises all levels of management on labor matters. In addition, this position is responsible for Ameren Missouri’s Absence Management program. Included in this area of responsibility is oversight of the administrative staff.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage and direct a labor relations team that is responsible for working daily with internal customers and union teams.
Serve as the Chief negotiator in contract negotiations with Ameren Missouri’s collective bargaining representatives.
Advise and work with Human Resources, Legal, executives, officers, directors, managers and supervisors of union employees to ensure compliance with the contract and alignment with strategy.
Administer Missouri’s labor agreements in conjunction with Ameren policies to ensure consistent and effective compliance, provide counsel on labor matters including contract interpretations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and arbitrations.
Responsible for developing strategic labor direction for Ameren Missouri.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Union Leadership from Ameren Missouri’s five Local Unions.
Oversee and work in conjunction with Security and Human Resources as the Labor Relations lead on investigations of misconduct, corporate compliance, equal employment opportunities and workplace violence.
Oversee Ameren Missouri’s Absence Management program; ensure compliance and administer a consistent approach across Ameren Missouri.
Provide support for storm restoration efforts, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
A Juris Doctor Degree is preferred.
10 or more years of progressively responsible and relevant experience required.
5 or more years of supervisory and/or high-level team/project leadership experience required.
Significant first chair bargaining experience preferably in the utility industry preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices of progressive labor relations, and all local, state and federal regulations as relates to labor relations including working knowledge and interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act.
Ability to lead through persuasion and influence others in stressful situations and to earn the respect of business partners.
Ability to compile and analyze business data for purpose of formulating labor strategies and managing cost impact of proposals/settlement to business.
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Additional Information:
The Director, Labor Relations is a hybrid role with the ability to flex work time between office and home environment.
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
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Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.
Our benefits include:
Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.
About The Position
Directs and oversees the company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Establishes and maintains productive labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and advises all levels of management on labor matters. In addition, this position is responsible for Ameren Missouri’s Absence Management program. Included in this area of responsibility is oversight of the administrative staff.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage and direct a labor relations team that is responsible for working daily with internal customers and union teams.
Serve as the Chief negotiator in contract negotiations with Ameren Missouri’s collective bargaining representatives.
Advise and work with Human Resources, Legal, executives, officers, directors, managers and supervisors of union employees to ensure compliance with the contract and alignment with strategy.
Administer Missouri’s labor agreements in conjunction with Ameren policies to ensure consistent and effective compliance, provide counsel on labor matters including contract interpretations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and arbitrations.
Responsible for developing strategic labor direction for Ameren Missouri.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Union Leadership from Ameren Missouri’s five Local Unions.
Oversee and work in conjunction with Security and Human Resources as the Labor Relations lead on investigations of misconduct, corporate compliance, equal employment opportunities and workplace violence.
Oversee Ameren Missouri’s Absence Management program; ensure compliance and administer a consistent approach across Ameren Missouri.
Provide support for storm restoration efforts, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
A Juris Doctor Degree is preferred.
10 or more years of progressively responsible and relevant experience required.
5 or more years of supervisory and/or high-level team/project leadership experience required.
Significant first chair bargaining experience preferably in the utility industry preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices of progressive labor relations, and all local, state and federal regulations as relates to labor relations including working knowledge and interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act.
Ability to lead through persuasion and influence others in stressful situations and to earn the respect of business partners.
Ability to compile and analyze business data for purpose of formulating labor strategies and managing cost impact of proposals/settlement to business.
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Additional Information:
The Director, Labor Relations is a hybrid role with the ability to flex work time between office and home environment.
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
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