Labor Relations Manager

Job Overview:  Working with the leadership team, you will be a key member and critical point of contact responsible for monitoring and negotiating the labor relations related to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), coordination of grievance procedures including Step Three grievance responses, and represent the position of the company during arbitration or other labor negotiations.  You will work with legal counsel and senior management in preparation of labor arbitrations--including witness and document preparation--and attends hearings.  You will assist in the investigation and defense of complaints filed with the State and Federal agencies such as the EEOC and NLRB. 

Accountabilities:

• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements at contract renewal and/or to resolve disputes.  Analyze information, interpret contract language and evaluate results to choose the best solution to solve problems. 
• Represent management in labor contract negotiations, arbitrations, mediations and legal actions.  You will be the chief negotiator at the table with information on provisions of current contractual language and significance of proposed changes.  Call or meet with union, company, government or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as Labor Management Meetings, contract negotiations or grievances.
• Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements. Verify consistent application of the terms of collective bargaining agreements by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies/practices concerning wages, hours and working conditions.  Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
• Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.   Collect evidence for legal proceedings and assess risks to business operations. Make final decisions on second and third step grievances after investigating.
• Write letters related to labor relations activities such as letters to amend CBAs, letters of dispute or conciliation. Prepare reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union/management practice, wage surveys, etc. for labor contract negotiations.
• Work with HR to assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee handbooks, communications, and/or meetings.
• Act as liaison between employees and/or managers and the company by interpreting personnel policies and procedures and resolving employee concerns as they relate to the CBA.
• Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend CBA, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
• Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.  Provide timely information to managers and co-workers in written form, email or in person. 
• Exceptional negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of labor relation principles and procedures. Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. 
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, NLRB, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.   Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
• Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals or objectives.  Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices.  Keeps abreast of labor relations laws, court decision and trends.

Primary Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Industrial Management , or Behavioral Science or closely related field. -- Master’s preferred and/or JD preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ extensive Labor Relations (organized labor/NLRA/NLRB) background and experience. 
• Collective Bargaining certification a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and relationship building skills.
• negotiations skills to include analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including active listening and the ability to effectively communicate with internal business clients.
• Experience with human resources and traditional labor law principles, practices, procedures, regulations and CBAs.
• Proficient using various personal computer software applications including MS Office and ERP platforms.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of time.

Benefits:

Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employee benefits packages in the industry, which includes:

• Vacation and Sick Time (PTO), as well as Paid Holidays
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Basic Life Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Industry-leading Training and Development