Employee and Labor Relations Manager

Req # : erlrvt | Type: Full Time | Posted: 9/24/2014 | Edited: 10/27/2014 | Fee: 20.00% Percentage Computed On Base Salary

This is a 50/50 split

minimum: $85,000

The Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the Employee and Labor Relations team and aligns all work to support a highly-engaged workforce and organizational culture. The incumbent will partner with HR Directors and HR Leadership to accomplish business and strategic objectives 

We are seeking someone who will provide expertise in the areas of coaching and positive employee relations to the Employee Relations team and leadership.

This individual will report directly to the Director of Human Resources. The Manager of Employee and Labor Relations will lead a team which includes: seven (7) HR Business Partners, one (1) Employee Relations Coordinator and one (1) Labor Relations Specialist.

The Manager of Employee and Labor Relations will set the direction for the department based on Human Resources and organizational strategies. All strategic and operational goals are aligned with driving employee engagement.

Requirements:
• Minimum of a Bachelor''''''''s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related degree. 
• Prefer a Masters or professional degree (MBA or MA) in Human Resource or Organizational Development or related field.
• Experience in a complex/ matrixed organization. 
• Union background preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading HR professionals. 
• Successful track record working in a large, complex organizational structure.
• Prior labor relations experience preferred. 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working in employee relations
• Ideally someone who practices Appreciative Inquiry and preaches Strengths Based Leadership)

Must:

Experience in a complex/ matrixed organization. Union background preferred.