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)
Bath Iron works is seeking a full-time Labor Attorney to join our Labor Relations department.
• The Labor Attorney will report to the Director of Labor Relations.• Represent the organization as an advocate in its commitment to consistent and fair labor and employment practices.• Develop, implement and maintain Collective Bargaining Agreements, MOAs and Settlements.• Investigate and support investigations conducted by other departments regarding CBA violations, discipline and other allegations.• Identify proactive opportunities for increasing awareness, knowledge, and education of management regarding the correct application of collectively bargained language.• Advise the Company of regulatory and industry trends.• Coordinate with the Legal Department to ensure CBA compliance.• Stay current on Arbitration and Settlement trends within the applicable internationals and beyond.• Perform ongoing legal research on a variety of labor and employment law issues.• Prepare and conduct Unemployment Hearings at the Appeal and Commission levels.• Prepare Arbitration Cases for presentation and interact with outside counsel.• Hear and respond to grievances.• Provide support as needed throughout HR organization on issues related to employment, labor and employment law.