Labor Relations Specialist – Experienced or Senior

Labor Relations Specialist – Experienced or Senior

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization
• 3+ years of experience creating and developing strategy plans and/or executing strategies and managing projects
• 3+ years of experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior business leaders across functions and/or programs
• Experience working with Unions in an HR capacity

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to maintain and foster relationships with employees that ensures a culture where management preserves the direct relationship with employees and the site remains non-union
• Identify risks both internal and external – to a strong, direct relationship between leaders and employees and develop plans to mitigate those risks
• Knowledge, guidance and interpretation on collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues
• Execute positive employee relations and containment processes for multiple locations
• Provide innovative ideas/initiatives to increase employee engagement
• Provide operational advice and counsel to management, HR and support groups on a broad range of employee relations issues
• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, HR Generalists, HR functions and union leadership to create integrated solutions that will foster a culture based on relationships, trust and engagement
• Develop and provide education on Employee Relations strategies and processes
• Assist management and HR in developing strategies related to employee survey feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience working Human Resources
• 3+ years of experience with collective bargaining and an hourly union-represented workforce
• Experience with Workday