Director of Labor Relations

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Director of Labor Relations will manage the labor and employee relations functions for represented employees. The incumbent will partner with key IndyGo leaders to develop and execute strategic plans to enhance and maintain employee engagement and efficiency. In addition, the incumbent will promote effective, fair, and professional relationships between IPTC and represented employee groups.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Collaborates with the Department of People and Legal to execute, implement and oversee ongoing relations with employees represented by the Collective Bargaining Unit to ensure activities are consistent with established directives, strategies, and policies. Creates or participates in the development of successful strategies for leading IPTC collective bargaining; drafts proposals and can serve as chief spokesperson in bargaining engagements. Assist the Department of People and Legal in administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements. Participate in negotiation and grievance settlement activities with the Collective Bargaining Unit through engagement, draft proposals, and rule/policy/ regulation interpretation. Prepares reports for executive review and consideration.  Coordinate with staff as needed to conduct fact-finding interviews to determine if violations of the collective bargaining agreement have occurred.  Advises IPTC Executive Team on the impact strategic or operational decisions will have on labor relations and makes recommendations that avoid and/or minimize labor disputes. Establish and maintain a constructive and collaborative relationship with labor representatives in alignment with IPTC priorities. Effectively represents IPTC at Labor Management meetings. Create learning, training, and policy guidance related to represented labor engagement. Partners with the People Department and Legal on employee-related projects and assignments.  Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May supervise one or more employees directly or via a dotted line. May interview, hire, and train employees; plan, schedule, assign, and direct work; evaluate and manage employee performance; addressing complaints and resolves employee issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Must have an understanding of the National Labor Relations Act, labor laws, progressive discipline process, negotiating strategy, the economics of a labor contract, strike situations, and communication requirements. Foster and maintain an effective professional relationship with IndyGo leadership and union representatives. Possess the ability to interpret, explain and apply collective bargaining contract administrative rules, processes, procedures, and federal, state, and local laws, rulings, and policies.  Exercise professional leadership in promoting effective employee, management, and union relationships.  Ability to balance labor relations requirements with management goals.  Understand labor relations theories, principles, laws, Executive Orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to federal and state labor relations Ability to present in front of large or small groups. Possess above-average decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Ability to provide guidance and advice to management on the implementation and application of negotiated agreements. Tact, discretion, and the ability to obtain the cooperation of others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Ability to work in a, deadline-oriented office environment. Travel and varied work hours may occur

Qualification and Experience EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field is required. Juris Doctor preferred. Minimum 4 years of professional human resource administration required with experience in labor relations preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. Training in labor law or collective bargaining is preferred.

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