Top Labor Relations Executive oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of an organization's labor relations program and policies. Represents the organization in labor-management relations, including contract negotiations and arbitration cases. Being a Top Labor Relations Executive administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements, and establishes policies for reporting and addressing grievances. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Labor Relations Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Labor Relations Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Labor Relations Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
The Manager, Labor Relations will execute labor relations strategies, negotiate contracts, manage day-to-day contract administration, such as interpretive guidance to management and grievance processing, support the Company's positive labor relations and intervention efforts, investigate labor relations matters, facilitate training, build effective relationships with union representatives, and perform other duties as assigned. This individual is the field-level first point of contact for union representatives and business leaders regarding all issues related to the collective bargaining agreement and the collective bargaining relationship.
Essential Functions
Labor Relations Strategy
Negotiations
Labor Contract Administration
LR Training
Other
Relationships
Internal
External
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some time outside of typical working hours and travel to meetings outside the State.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in industrial/labor relations or related field required. (Human Resources, Business Administration, etc.).
Masters degree in industrial/labor relations or related field preferred.
Other specialized education and/or training in Industrial/Labor Relations preferred.
Experience
Five (5) years direct experience in Labor Relations required. Experience must include labor contract administration, grievance procedures and contract negotiations.
Substitution
Labor Relations experience which includes labor contract administration, grievance procedures and contract negotiations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, in addition to experience requirement.
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
FINANCIAL SECURITY
WORK, LIFE & HEALTH