• Act as liaison between the Company and union leadership for resolution of union grievances through all steps of the grievance process.

• Interpret, communicate and ensure compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement.

• Coordinate and prepare for all negotiation activities and serve on the Company negotiating team. Analyze data and make recommendations for contract negotiation points.

• Provide guidance to HR team members or management relative to contract interpretation. Align with HR team members on issues that overlap functions.

• Lead effort to maintain a non-union environment in the remainder of the Company.

• Coordinate with outside legal counsel on grievances, negotiations or other issues that arise.

• Manage projects. Work with Director Employee & Labor Relations, or others on a variety of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree required.

• Minimum 5 years experience in HR/labor relations, with extensive knowledge of labor and employment laws.

• Strong leadership skills and experience creating union avoidance strategies.

• Must have excellent problem solving skills and conflict management skills.

• Union operating experience and familiarity with the collective bargaining grievance process, problem resolution, and experience in union contract negotiations are a must.

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with Lotus Notes a plus.