Lead Union Negotiator - HR Labor / Employee Relations

March 20

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

FirstEnergy

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

Energy • Electricity

10,000+

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-04

Description

• Responsible for labor relations and negotiations with assigned unions • Oversee negotiation teams and contract administration • Manage grievance and arbitration processes • Maintain positive relationships with union leadership • Advise on employee relations activities • Ensure compliance with labor laws

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related discipline required; JD or master’s degree preferred • Minimum 7 years professional work experience required with labor relations experience including Chief Spokesperson experience • Experience in all aspects of human resources, employee relations, company/union relations and employment law • Proven leadership and demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in contract language/negotiations, arbitration, grievance, employment/labor law • Experience in the administration of the grievance and arbitration processes • Experience preparing cases for arbitration is required; experience in presenting arbitration cases preferred • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment; proven ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization from the hourly employees to executive management • Ability to translate legal/labor law, contract, policies to coach managers in resolving day-to-day issues. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Above average computer and systems knowledge (HRIS, MS Office and Outlook) • Demonstrated change leadership • Ability to identify the “big picture” and set strategy yet extrapolates to the tactical • Detail-oriented with very strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation • Company-sponsored pension plan • 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs • Skills development training with tuition reimbursement • Commitment to workforce diversity