The Sr. Manager, Labor Relations leads a team of LR professionals in the day-to-day administration and interpretation of site-specific collective bargaining agreements through consultations, grievances and resolution of labor-management issues. This position also assists in project managing union contract negotiations, effects bargaining and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for diversity and inclusion, while providing strong and inspired day-to-day leadership to 15 (WDW) / 10 (DLR) labor relations team members.

• Execute the strategy of core day-to-day Labor Relations services and provide counsel on consultations, grievances, negotiations, arbitrations and effects bargaining.

• Facilitate ongoing communication and working relationships with union representatives to resolve issues/concerns at the appropriate level.

• Support site-specific negotiations efforts as first chair for contract negotiations and effects bargaining, which have a ripple effect on overall, bi-coastal bargaining strategy and approach.

• Manage the day-to-day regarding team members, including making hiring decisions, providing onboarding, coaching and training, setting priorities and assigning work, implementing discipline, and setting and assessing progress towards goals.

• Oversee the direction of team members who perform investigations and responses to governmental agencies (e.g. NLRB, EEOC and other federal, state or local agencies), using strong written/verbal communication, fact finding and analytical skills.

• Prepare reports, using records of action concerning grievances, arbitration case, and labor relations activities, to identify problem areas and trends.

• Lead the implementation of Company strategy for arbitrations, including preparation, engagement with external counsel and acting as the Company representative.

• Assist with the administration of Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans.

• Conduct periodic Labor Relations training sessions for Company decision makers.

• Responsible for timely and accurate archiving of work via a case management system.

• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent (e.g. negotiations preparation, bargaining, implementation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements)

• Strong understanding of all aspects of labor and employment laws including, but not limited to NLRA, Title VII, EEO, ADA, and FMLA; and, associated employment laws

• Ability to communicate with different audiences and represent the Company in a professional manner

• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn new systems

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in field of Industrial Labor Relations, Labor Law or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent training and accreditation

• Bilingual