What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Manager position at Green Valley Recruiting?
We are working with a $7B international heavy manufacturing company that is seeking a Labor Relations Manager for their 1,000 person site in the South Cleveland area. The role will be opening up due to a pending retirement at the end of the year and they would like to get a new person onboard to aid in a clean transition.
The company has a large presence in the region allowing for significant advancement opportunities and career growth. The current contract(s) are good until 2028, leaving time to get up to speed with the bargaining units.
What our client is seeking -
Someone that has direct contract negotiation experience - sat first chair or executed first chair responsibilities.
Coming out of a heavy manufacturing environment working with labor unions is preferred.
Has a tough mind and a tender heart when it comes to making decisions.
Experience presenting proposals to the executive leadership team - business cases and ROI
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, this position is responsible for leading business critical HR strategies and implementing employee relations approaches to help achieve Cleveland Operations goals, while partnering with the Operations Department’s management team and union (UAW and IAM) leaders to help achieve their strategic and tactical plans and advance a complimentary and sustainable people system. The incumbent provides leadership and deploys sound employee relations practices to further key Human Resources related initiatives that concern employment and labor law, industrial relations, compliance line, worker’s compensation, diversity/EEO, union strategy, and hourly employment practices and policy.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Minimum 5 years of labor relations experience.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources from an accredited institution.
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP certifications. Greater consideration for a Juris Doctorate.
- The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.
- A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to, EEO, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, Title VII, and FMLA.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and experience in contract language/negotiations, arbitration, grievance, and employment/labor law.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
Our client offers a strong base salary based on experience and credentials, annual bonus, 401k w/6% match additional 3% non-contributory contribution, full line of benefits and relocation assistance as needed.