Job Summary:
The Regional Manager of Labor/Employee Relations will work closely with the North American Interiors Management team and HR peers to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the business objectives. He/she will be responsible to promote effective working relationships within the organization and ensure the company's values, business principles, and behaviors are embedded into HR policies and procedures. The Regional Manager of Labor/Employee Relations will be adept at providing cost-effective HR services to the business.
Summary
The Regional Manager of Labor/Employee Relations will work closely with the North American Interiors Management team and HR peers to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the business objectives. He/she will be responsible to promote effective working relationships within the organization and ensure the company's values, business principles, and behaviors are embedded into HR policies and procedures. The Regional Manager of Labor/Employee Relations will be adept at providing cost-effective HR services to the business.
Responsibilities
Develop innovative and progressive labor relations and employment policies/practices to strengthen employee engagement.
Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to Plant Managers and Plant Human Resource Managers, and business leaders on labor/employees relations matters to include contract interpretation, grievance resolution and other related matters.
Implement positive employee relations programs in union free plants and provide local management counsel on maintaining a union-free status.
Represent management in grievance cases, and develop, implements and maintain an effective standardized grievance and disciplinary processes consistent with applicable laws and the CBA.
Assist in the preparation of cases for labor arbitrations, and review arbitration cases, including analysis and counseling, and coordinate with outside counsel the preparation of briefs.
Represent the company at mediations, and in some instances arbitrations.
Serve as chief spokesperson for local operating units in contract negotiations with local unions. Investigate union contract proposals to determine feasibility, cost, effects on operations and relationship to prevailing trends in the industry and the geographic area. Propose new contract language, drafts agreements, and proposes Human Resource policies/procedures.
Serve as focal point for communication with plants and Union Representatives, as required.
Investigate and resolve employee relations complaints. Prepare and coordinate representation proceedings and other dealings with government agencies, such as N.L.R.B., Wage and Hour, EEO, etc.
Participate in development of employee communication programs related to employee/labor relations designed to establish and maintain good morale and a thorough understanding of Company benefits, policies, programs and procedures.
Advise plant staff on Company HR policies and procedures, administration of Company benefits such as insurance, retirement programs, etc.
Maintains current knowledge in field of Federal and State laws and advises on the effect on Group operations. Maintains current knowledge of trends in industrial relations, general wage movements, benefit programs, etc., and proposes changes to maintain comparative Company status.
Consult legal counsel and other professional consultants to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations or a related field required. Masters degree in Labor & Industrial Relations or a Masters in Business Administration focused on HR preferred.
Experience/Skills/Knowledge
Collective bargaining experiences as chief spokesperson required.
Strong Human Resource generalist experience as an effective strategist and practitioner with a solid track record of successful execution of HR programs.
Must have a solid understanding and working knowledge of applicable labor and employment laws and regulations at the state and federal level, WARN, FLSA, NLRA, ERISA, etc.
Union avoidance experience is a significant plus.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with the ability to execute on strategy. Further, will possess strong analytical skills, be results orientated, and possess strong business acumen.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships, with a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative and progressive labor and employment practices.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills required as are strong management and leadership skills. Proficient computer skills including Windows.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
