Manager Labor Relations Job Description Sample

Description:Provides leadership and direction to team of Labor Relations professionals that support the business at various Aeronautics locations in order to achieve desired results. Manages employee performance and development by conducting performance planning and review, coaching employees, and carrying out disciplinary actions when necessary. Leads team to deliver exceptional employee and leader experiences.

Provides Labor Relations advice and counsel to Aeronautics leadership team members. Executes the business strategy as it pertains to Labor Relations; may develop strategy for short term and long term actions. Executes the negotiations strategy in short term and long term actions. Interfaces with union representatives at the local leadership level to build effective union-company relations.

Successfully influences and negotiates the company's best interest as the chief spokesperson and other critical roles to achieve negotiation outcomes, including: setting of negotiation strategy (as applicable), planning and execution, and leading the project management team to closure (costing, language development and sub-committee leadership, as appropriate).

Provides direction and reporting data to business leaders and Labor Relations professionals in the following: workplace investigations related to workplace conflict and grievance disputes; adjudicates GD&I, SES, and Ethics investigations; adjudicates LR-led investigations; grievances and arbitration advocacy; leads in interpretation of contractual people movement provisions; guidance, coaching, and counsel pertaining to labor contract interpretation and company policy; employee relations, compensation, staffing and workforce planning, and culture in a unionized environment; positive employee relations and union avoidance; conflict resolution; and the discipline process. Ensures client organization possesses the necessary workforce volume & capability to effectively and efficiently deliver core services while managing labor cost and developing future bench strength. Assists leaders and employees at all levels by developing and consistently demonstrating effective communication and conflict management. Advocates for employees. Partners with Human Resources Business Partners and relevant Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COE) to deliver human resources programs and business outcome focused solutions. Drives lateral connectivity and collaboration within HR and across the enterprise. Delivers data-driven people solutions that are efficient, effective, and flexible. Create, support and reward an agile learning environment that enables innovation, inclusion and leadership. HR leadership responsibilities and engagement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Effective project leadership and execution

• Ability to standardize work to enable consistent performance levels

• Ability to engage, influence, collaborate, and develop credibility among functional and program leadership, union leadership, and HR/LR colleagues

• Ability to build effective relationships and partner with business leaders to influence labor relations practices, strategies, and philosophies

• Ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations between union officials and business leaders

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive and well-organized ideas in both written and verbal form; effective listening skills

• Ability to coach and guide team members using industry-accepted techniques and tools, such as Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) and Culture of Accountability to deliver exceptional employee and leader experiences

• Experience negotiating and interpreting collective bargaining agreements

• Experience with grievance administration, including settlement negotiations and contribution toward preparation and/or arbitration advocacy

• Analyzes complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately manage conflict

• Ability to interact effectively in a conflict and matrixed environment

• Knowledge of state and federal laws affecting the employment of hourly-represented employees, including FMLA, ADA, NLRA, EEOC, FEHA, Title VII, State Unemployment, and FLSA

Desired Skills:

• Master's or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college in a related discipline

• Certification(s) in Labor Relations, arbitration advocacy, or mediation

• Labor Relations and HR experience in a Lean Manufacturing organization and matrixed organization

• Knowledge of HRIS systems and/or PeopleSoft software

• Experience performing investigations, using effective techniques

• Experience adjudicating disciplinary matters

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Knowledge in the field of Human Resources

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

job.Qualifications

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we're engineering a better tomorrow.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Experienced Professional

Job Description:

At Disney ABC/Television Group, you'll help us tell stories that touch millions of people around the globe and new ways for us to connect with the world. Now is your opportunity to unleash your skills….

ABC seeks a Labor Relations Manager to join its Legal Department in New York. This department provides labor relations services for ABC's Daytime, Sports, News and Owned Television Station Business Units, as well as scripted dramatic programs produced in New York.

Job Type

Full Time

Segment

Media Networks

Category

Legal

Basic Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in Labor Relations, preferably in television and internet content production business.

• Collective bargaining and grievance handling experience preferred.

Business

Disney ABC Television Group

Required Education

• Degree in Labor Relations. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in labor relations, industrial relations, human resources or related fields.

Postal Code
10023

Responsibilities

ABC is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to join its Legal Department in New York. Primary responsibilities include providing daily guidance and advice on all aspects of labor relations and contract administration to production and creative management, grievance management and advocacy, advising on contract compliance, serving as key member of contract negotiations teams, drafting contract proposals, providing data analyses for contract negotiations, performing contract analyses in connection with corporate initiatives, administer collectively bargained employee discipline and performance management provisions, providing creative solutions to evolving departmental work enhancements and efficiencies through technology, and serving as a subject matter resource on the benefits applicable to employees in over 40 bargaining units.

The position requires the ability to develop close, positive working relationships with clients, including all levels of management, develop strong collaborative relationships with unions while achieving change management goals, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, presentation skills, a team orientation, ability to work independently and manage competing priorities yet seek guidance when appropriate, find creative resolutions to complex issues, strong analytical skills to drive business solutions, thrive in a constantly evolving workplace of multi-dimensional issues, manage projects requiring collaboration with other departments including IT, payroll and finance, contribute to a strong-performing team. Proficiency in SharePoint, negotiations specific data management systems, and Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.

Job Description

At Disney ABC/Television Group, you'll help us tell stories that touch millions of people around the globe and new ways for us to connect with the world. Now is your opportunity to unleash your skills….

ABC seeks a Labor Relations Manager to join its Legal Department in New York. This department provides labor relations services for ABC's Daytime, Sports, News and Owned Television Station Business Units, as well as scripted dramatic programs produced in New York.

Basic Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in Labor Relations, preferably in television and internet content production business.

• Collective bargaining and grievance handling experience preferred.

Required Education

• Degree in Labor Relations. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in labor relations, industrial relations, human resources or related fields.

Responsibilities

ABC is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to join its Legal Department in New York. Primary responsibilities include providing daily guidance and advice on all aspects of labor relations and contract administration to production and creative management, grievance management and advocacy, advising on contract compliance, serving as key member of contract negotiations teams, drafting contract proposals, providing data analyses for contract negotiations, performing contract analyses in connection with corporate initiatives, administer collectively bargained employee discipline and performance management provisions, providing creative solutions to evolving departmental work enhancements and efficiencies through technology, and serving as a subject matter resource on the benefits applicable to employees in over 40 bargaining units.

The position requires the ability to develop close, positive working relationships with clients, including all levels of management, develop strong collaborative relationships with unions while achieving change management goals, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, presentation skills, a team orientation, ability to work independently and manage competing priorities yet seek guidance when appropriate, find creative resolutions to complex issues, strong analytical skills to drive business solutions, thrive in a constantly evolving workplace of multi-dimensional issues, manage projects requiring collaboration with other departments including IT, payroll and finance, contribute to a strong-performing team. Proficiency in SharePoint, negotiations specific data management systems, and Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.

Provides leadership and direction to team of Labor Relations professionals that support the business at various Aeronautics locations in order to achieve desired results. Manages employee performance and development by conducting performance planning and review, coaching employees, and carrying out disciplinary actions when necessary. Leads team to deliver exceptional employee and leader experiences.

Provides Labor Relations advice and counsel to Aeronautics leadership team members. Executes the business strategy as it pertains to Labor Relations; may develop strategy for short term and long term actions. Executes the negotiations strategy in short term and long term actions. Interfaces with union representatives at the local leadership level to build effective union-company relations.

Successfully influences and negotiates the company's best interest as the chief spokesperson and other critical roles to achieve negotiation outcomes, including: setting of negotiation strategy (as applicable), planning and execution, and leading the project management team to closure (costing, language development and sub-committee leadership, as appropriate).

Provides direction and reporting data to business leaders and Labor Relations professionals in the following: workplace investigations related to workplace conflict and grievance disputes; adjudicates GD&I, SES, and Ethics investigations; adjudicates LR-led investigations; grievances and arbitration advocacy; leads in interpretation of contractual people movement provisions; guidance, coaching, and counsel pertaining to labor contract interpretation and company policy; employee relations, compensation, staffing and workforce planning, and culture in a unionized environment; positive employee relations and union avoidance; conflict resolution; and the discipline process. Ensures client organization possesses the necessary workforce volume & capability to effectively and efficiently deliver core services while managing labor cost and developing future bench strength. Assists leaders and employees at all levels by developing and consistently demonstrating effective communication and conflict management. Advocates for employees. Partners with Human Resources Business Partners and relevant Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COE) to deliver human resources programs and business outcome focused solutions. Drives lateral connectivity and collaboration within HR and across the enterprise. Delivers data-driven people solutions that are efficient, effective, and flexible. Create, support and reward an agile learning environment that enables innovation, inclusion and leadership. HR leadership responsibilities and engagement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Effective project leadership and execution

• Ability to standardize work to enable consistent performance levels

• Ability to engage, influence, collaborate, and develop credibility among functional and program leadership, union leadership, and HR/LR colleagues

• Ability to build effective relationships and partner with business leaders to influence labor relations practices, strategies, and philosophies

• Ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations between union officials and business leaders

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive and well-organized ideas in both written and verbal form; effective listening skills

• Ability to coach and guide team members using industry-accepted techniques and tools, such as Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) and Culture of Accountability to deliver exceptional employee and leader experiences

• Experience negotiating and interpreting collective bargaining agreements

• Experience with grievance administration, including settlement negotiations and contribution toward preparation and/or arbitration advocacy

• Analyzes complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately manage conflict

• Ability to interact effectively in a conflict and matrixed environment

• Knowledge of state and federal laws affecting the employment of hourly-represented employees, including FMLA, ADA, NLRA, EEOC, FEHA, Title VII, State Unemployment, and FLSA

Desired Skills:

• Master's or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college in a related discipline

• Certification(s) in Labor Relations, arbitration advocacy, or mediation

• Labor Relations and HR experience in a Lean Manufacturing organization and matrixed organization

• Knowledge of HRIS systems and/or PeopleSoft software

• Experience performing investigations, using effective techniques

• Experience adjudicating disciplinary matters

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

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• Experience performing investigations, using effective techniques

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• Proficient with Microsoft Office

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Location: AA Headquarters 1 (DFW-HDQ1)

Additional Locations: None

Requisition ID: 22943

Overview

Join us for a career with endless possibilities.

Looking for a job where a passion for innovation, a culture of teamwork, and opportunities for growth are valued and rewarded? You've come to the right place.

You don't have to be an airline aficionado to join American Airlines. It takes more than cool planes to keep us ahead of the curve, and thanks to our team of behind the scenes professionals, we do just that. As the largest airline in the world, American Airlines is in the business of serving the global travel needs of our customers. At the core of the Company is our commitment to each customer and each employee. We are dedicated to developing and delivering what our customers value and are willing to pay for. Customer-centric planning, innovative marketing, and an exceptional customer experience are supported by a cadre of talented people.

What does it take to join us? We're glad you asked! We expect exceptional skills in your discipline and a dedication to being the best as we relentlessly pursue our goal of being not just the largest airline in the world, but also the best airline in the world.

Fortunately, we're building on almost a century of innovation and firsts in our industry – and we plan to continue that tradition of excellence.

About The Job

This job is a member of the Labor Relations Team within the Corporate Affairs Division. This position will be responsible for maintaining working partnerships with operational areas, which have organized work groups for the purpose of implementing, maintaining, and administering collective bargaining agreements.

Specifically, you'll do the following:

• Provides prompt and effective support on labor-related issues to management within multiple corporate departments

• Manages disputes and negotiates resolutions between union representatives and management

• Negotiates new work rules for organized employee groups

• Manages the administration and interpretation of labor agreements for assigned work group

• Provides support for grievance handling up to and including arbitration

• Develops and maintains responsible relationships with labor organizations representing assigned work group

• Ability to travel

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related field or equivalent experience/training

• 5 years experience in HR, Labor Relations, or operational management of unionized employees

• 2 years in a supervisory/management position

• Experience or formal training in early dispute resolution strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous contract administration and negotiation experience

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related field or Human Resources certification

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels

• Ability to quickly respond to change and communicate new directions to client groups

Additional Locations: None

Requisition ID: 22943

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth

Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

Job Segment: Manager, Marketing Manager, Management, Marketing

Job Summary

USA Today's 20 Top Hotels in Chicago, celebrating 90 years of service

• Hilton Chicago is in walking distance of Solider Field's games and concerts and the Pilsen neighborhood's bar and restaurant scene, our 1544 room hotel

Overlooks Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Museum Campus.

A SeniorLabor Relations Manager with ChicagoHilton manages all aspects of the labor relations function of HumanResources in partnership with the Director & Assistant Director of HumanResources. Primarily handles grievances, research, mediation and arbitration.Ensures compliance with all statutory requirements.

Whatwill I be doing?

The Senior Labor Relations Manager isresponsible for assisting in the overall managementand administration of the human resources labor relations functions. Withthis role's heavy focus on the labor relations, the ideal candidate forthis role will already be working on Labor Relations issues as part of a Human Resourcesteam. They should also have a good generalist background, as they will alsoassist on employee relations projects. This position reports to the Director of HumanResources, and is part of a team of 8 for this 1544 room property.

What are we looking for?

• 5 or more years of progressive human resources experience with a concentration in labor relations required

• Hotel/Hospitality experience is required

• Large box experience preferred

• Bilingual candidates preferred

• Local 1 experience preferred

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality

• We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity

• We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership

• We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork

• We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership

• We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now

• We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

• Develops a strong command of multiple collective-bargaining agreements with the guidance and support of the Labor Relations Manager and the Associate General Counsel for Labor.Investigates and researches labor relations matters and prepares the timely decisions/responses to grievances, union information requests, and management inquiries.  
• Provides support to management throughout the grievance handling process, in disciplinary matters, and performance management.   Advise managers to help them understand their rights and obligations under collective-bargaining agreements and other policies, while maintaining and encouraging objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotion. 
• Facilitates problem solving between employees and managers and/or managers and union representatives to improve employee and labor relations. 
• Participates in labor-management meetings. 
• Coordinates with the Human Resources Leadership and Associate General Counsel for Labor in designing and conducting training regarding labor relations and collective-bargaining. 
• Assists Human Resources Leadership and the Associate General Counsel for Labor in preparing for arbitrations and collective-bargaining in negotiations. 
• Identifies, collects, and analyzes personnel and other data in relevant cases and provides detailed reports to the Manager of Labor Relations. 
• Drafts disciplinary actions including, but not limited to: Performance Improvement Plans, reprimands, suspensions, demotions, and terminations citing charges and supporting justifications. 
• Drafts recommendations for suspensions and termination for legal sufficiency review by the Office of General Counsel. 
• Creates and manages case files as required. Maintains an updated and organized case file system. 
• Conducts timely fact-finding investigations arising under the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act and other federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations. 
• Assists managers in taking performance-based, disciplinary or adverse actions, identifies potential alternatives to discipline, and assists managers with a variety of other informal corrective actions designed to address problematic employee performance, conduct, or behavior. 
• Investigates employee and union complaints or grievances and prepares reports of investigative findings. 
• Provides support to the Associate General Counsel for Labor during collective-bargaining agreement negotiations as assigned.  Such support includes, but is not limited to, scheduling meetings, drafting proposals, and taking notes during negotiations. 
• Develops well analyzed recommendations on courses of action based on applicable collective-bargaining agreement and organizational policies and procedures.  Prepares various reports including, but not limited to, investigative reports, grievance reports, and quarterly activity reports. 
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and employee data. 
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered ns all-inclusive.

• Ability to work and adapt in a multi-layered and complex union environment. 
• Must possess and demonstrate solid critical thinking and analytical skills. 
• Must demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of labor relations, collective-bargaining agreement administration, grievance processing, and responding to union requests for information. 
• Ability to think critically and clearly articulate recommendations for courses of action both orally in and writing. 
• Ability to manage complex and voluminous case files.   
• Ability to work with the Office of the General Counsel. 
• Must demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding or labor policies and issues. 
• Must regularly demonstrate effective problem solving, conflict resolution, and relationship building skills. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer software programs. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and healthy work relationships with staff, physicians, Howard University and Howard University Hospital officials, labor organizations, and the general public. 

• Must demonstrate collaboration, accountability, respect, excellence, and service. 
• Works with team members and peers in and outside of their immediate work group to create an exceptional experience for patients, students and other visitors; looks for ways to achieve departmental/institutional results by partnering. 
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions to provide healthcare and or ancillary functions in a highly efficient and compassionate manner.  Must function as a Steward (Have Ownership) of the Howard values that foster a commitment to improving the patient and student experience, organizational efficiency and the environment. 
• Embraces diversity; cares holistically for those we serve; treats all as we would like to be treated; manages the patient's right to privacy with meticulous care 100% of the time and keeps patient and proprietary information about the institution confidential. 
• Behaves in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner towards all they encounter; treats patients, students, and visitors in the same way that they would want their family members or themselves to be treated.

• Master’s Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration.  Graduation from an accredited 2-4 year Labor and Industrial Relations program is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience administering collective-bargaining agreements.
• At least 5 years of experience working in labor relations specifically.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act.

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Legal Counsel & Labor Relations Director, the Labor Relations and Legal Manager at Kingsborough Community College will work on a broad spectrum of employee and labor relations issues and projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform confidential sensitive investigations. Serve as a primary contact for employees with regard to employee complaints/concerns; conduct employee interviews and work to resolve employee relations issues in a confidential and objective manner.

• Provide on-going guidance and support to employees/supervisors related to HR practices and procedures

• Assist the Legal Counsel and Labor Designee in developing, drafting and providing written communications to College administrators and faulty on legal- and labor-related matters

• Review and respond to subpoenas, deposition requests and requests for information from federal and state courts, and government agencies. Coordinating litigation and administrative agency requests for documentation and producing witnesses

• Assist College Counsel in gathering documentation and statistics in response to agency requests

• Work closely with College Counsel, the Chief Diversity Officer and the Title IX Officer to resolve legal matters related to faculty and staff

• Manage the Affiliation Agreement process between clinical programs and health care facilities

• Monitor and update the KCC Website as needed to ensure compliance with requirements of current legislation, as well as CUNY/KCC policies and practices.

• Establish, maintain, and manage a database for recording, tracking, and filing documents, cases, mail, and all other matters handled by the office, including confidential documents

Supervise and oversee all administrative aspects of the office and maintaining confidential documents and files

• Serve as Deputy to Legal Counsel

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required. Related advanced degree or JD strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in Human Resources or Labor Relations, preferably in a Higher Education and unionized environment

• Current knowledge of local, state and federal laws pertaining to employment policies and practices

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present written material (investigation reports, employee resolution process responses, position statements)

• Experience working in a diverse urban setting

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• High degree of emotional intelligence; experience managing sensitive complex issues and employees in varying titles and job categories

• Ability to use diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality

• Excellent judgment in effectively assessing and resolving personnel situation and in advising managers/senior leadership

• Ability to prioritize and organize work, work independently, and make sound decisions

• Ability to perform electronic research on a variety of labor/legal related topics

• Proficiency in MS Office suite and working knowledge of HRIS, preferably PeopleSoft

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages College activities related to collective bargaining agreements and general employee relations.

• Develops and provides training/guidance to departments on the discipline process and make recommendations on strategy to resolve employee problems and disputes

• Mediates employee disputes and works with union representatives and management to address labor issues and counsel supervisors on decisions

• Conducts highly confidential investigations involving employee grievances and various charges

• Drafts disciplinary charges resulting from investigations; prepares related correspondence; serve as liaison to the Labor Designee and the University

• Presents charges at Step I hearings; serves as Step I Hearing officer for employee grievances; prepares determinations; and serves as designee of the Director at Step II hearings

• Assists in the negotiation and implementation of settlement agreements

• Provides guidance on compliance with collective bargaining agreements and University policies and procedures

• Provides reports and information as needed to internal and external bodies

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$75,110 - $97,628

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 19572 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

November 18, 2018

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job Title: Labor Relations and Legal Manager

Job ID: 19572

Location: Kingsborough Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

CORE  COMPETENCIES:
Ability to comprehend basic legal terminology and processes. Ability to research employee and labor relations issues.

MINIMUM  REQUIREMENTS:
High School Graduate or General Equivalent Diploma (GED).

Location:

Springfield, Massachusetts

POSITION SUMMARY:

It is the primary responsibility of the Labor Relations Partner to facilitate the intake processing, tracking, handling of fact finding and related hearing of issues, settlement of or preparation of grievances for arbitration through the contractually obligated dispute resolution channels. This position will provide advice and counsel to managers and HRBPs on the effective navigation of labor relations matters, application of collective bargaining agreement provisions and grievance handling that proactively addresses operational issues or concerns related to organized employee populations. The Labor Relations Partner is also responsible for tracking major labor related legislation in order to bring to the attention of the organization any potential significant adjustments to policies and procedures or programming that may be required. The position actively participates in the creation and delivery of proactive labor relations programming and in responding to specific challenges and/or charges from labor organizations that they are assigned to handle. The position is also responsible for analyzing data companywide to better manage and anticipate organizational wide grievance trends. The position supports property and corporate development and delivery of a broad range of labor relations strategies; participates in administration of collective bargaining agreements. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Act as subject matter expert on application, interpretation of intent, spirit and terms of collective bargaining agreement provisions for their business units

• Serve as primary contact for the organization for grievance processing and handling

• Oversee the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and foster a productive work relationship with union representatives

• Administer and conduct meetings between grieving workers, supervisory and managerial personnel and labor union representatives to investigate and resolve grievances

• Formulate potential avenues and settlement options to business units that assist in achieving business objectives or significantly mitigate potential liability based on extensive analysis and experience

• Proactively communicate with Center of Excellence leadership about issues, concerns or proceedings that are of a potentially significant impact to the organization

• Compile, analyze and maintain files regarding the handling of grievance/dispute resolution channels to include Step One, Board of Adjustment (BOA), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and mediation

• Work collaboratively with union partners, the Labor Strategy Department and property leadership to guide the timely and effective resolution of grievances and potential arbitrations to ensure consistency in decision making and outcomes to reduce potential liability for the organization

• In collaboration with Labor Strategy, facilitate the creation of settlement agreements with Labor organizations to include Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) on behalf of the company

• Build and maintain positive relationships with the various labor organizations, property leadership, and other key internal stake holders

• Maintain accurate and complete database regarding grievances and arbitrations throughout the properties and corporate entities

• Collaborate with key internal stake holders to formulate effective dispute resolution strategies and approaches that leverage the scope and scale of the organization holistically

• Serve as a liaison to Corporate and outside labor attorneys on grievances and labor relations issues and serves as a Company representative in arbitration and legal proceedings as needed

• Prepare statistical reports, using records of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitration and mediation cases, and related labor relations activities to identify problem areas

• Collect, analyze and investigate labor relations policies and procedures used within the organization to determine alignment of process and approach across the organization

• Participate in facilitating Labor Relations specific seminars and course deliverables to support the department initiatives concerning continual education and development of property and Corp LR/ER practitioners

• Actively participate in conducting and representing the organization in the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the arbitration process

• Participate as SME as needed on internal project teams relating to issues such as consolidation of functions and reorganization of functions where represented employees are impacted

• Assist team members by contributing to projects when appropriate

• Maintain a professional and confident demeanor when interacting with management, employees, union representatives, consultants and/or external communities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• NA

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of human resources generalist or related experience with strong preference for specific experience in labor relations and dispute resolution processes

• Bachelor's Degree in hospitality, business administration, human resources or related field or equivalent experience and education

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• PHR, SPHR certification preferred
• MA Gaming License as required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply provisions of collective bargaining agreements effectively within a business setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively to multiple audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to allow development of collaborative and sustainable working relationships with persons at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to compromise effectively when it is in the best interest of the organization and makes sound business sense.

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Understands basic business drivers of hospitality industry.

• Ability to compile and analyze complex data.

• Ability to think critically, independently and make good decisions on behalf of the organization.

• Ability to maximize efficiency by developing new procedures and methods.

• Current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to analyze complex data

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, in both written and verbal forms.

• Ability to interact effectively with guests, employees and vendors.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

• Regular scheduled hours: Work Days: Monday -Friday Hours: varies.

• Other – Must be available to perform work outside of normal business hours.

MGM Resorts International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, MGM Resorts International will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.