Labor Relations Manager implements and maintains a company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures satisfactory labor-management relations and helps interpret collective bargaining agreements. Being a Labor Relations Manager leads grievance procedures including arbitrations and assists all levels of management on labor matters. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Additionally, Labor Relations Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Labor Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Labor Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The successful applicant must be familiar must be familiar with the DLR, Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC) and the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board (CERB) purpose and structure, and should have prior hands-on experience with labor relations, preferably public sector labor relations, (e.g. participating in contract negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations, structuring bargaining units, processing grievances and/or unfair labor practices in addition to demonstrated management experience.
The appointment or reappointment of the Director will be made by the governor from names submitted by the DLR advisory council. The DLR advisory council will review all applications for nomination and consider the following factors: (1) basis understanding of the Commonwealth's public sector labor relations law; (2) decision-making skills; (3) a law degree; and (4) demonstrated familiarity with legal processes. The advisory council will rank each candidate as qualified, unqualified, or highly qualified. The Governor may select a candidate recommended by the advisory council; provided, however, that the Governor may decline to appoint any of the proffered candidates, in which case the council will reopen the application process and submit new candidates for the Governor's consideration.
Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter to their online application.
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