🚀 Labor Relations Manager - RI

Overview

NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week in Providence, RI. #RIE #LI-Hy

The Labor Relations Manager leads the planning, development and implementation of Labor Relations strategy programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, development and implementation of Labor Relations programs and processes in support of business objectives.

• Provides overall union contract administration, including assisting with language interpretation and providing guidance on labor issues.

• Serves as chief spokesperson for contract negotiations, and coordinates negotiation preparation, including developing the negotiation strategy.

• Builds partnerships with gas and electric field operations and support service organizations and provides direction and counsel around contractual matters affecting business operations.

• Partners with local labor union leaders to achieve an effective and functional labor relations climate.

• Oversees the grievance process. Works collaboratively to resolve issues in a timely and satisfactory manner that best meets business objectives.

• Primary contact with in-house counsel for assistance with arbitrations, contract negotiations, and any resolution for NLRB matters.

• Serve as company spokesperson at federal mediation.

• Manages process improvements for all labor relations processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Provides counsel to managers and supervisors on strategies to drive positive labor relations.

• In situations of significant labor relations matters, coordinates with the Director of HR and VP of Labor Relations/HR Strategy and legal resources as appropriate.

• Partners with operations leadership to identify specific labor relations priorities to optimize organizational and departmental performance and negotiates identified solutions with the local union.

• Develops HR departmental labor plans that establish the goals and objectives for the organization around labor relations strategies.

• Works in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among co-workers.

• May be assigned an emergency response role during weather or system events, which may necessitate the need to work after-hours, beyond a regular schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Five years of human resources, labor relations, or business-related area experience.

• Demonstrated experience in labor contract negotiations and labor contract administration.

• Conceptual knowledge of the HR functions, including staffing, benefits, and compensation, with a broader knowledge of employment law, contract interpretation, and employee relations.

• Strong leadership and management skills.

• Strong client-service orientation, ability to work well with individuals within all levels of the organization.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• JD and SPHR certification.

• Experience in human resources strategic planning and project management.

• Additional detail on qualifications is aligned with the above sections (no new facts).

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.