US Labor Relations Lead

This role manages labor negotiations, serves as company spokesperson, interprets collective bargaining agreements, and handles grievance investigations, partnering with Legal and business leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate risks to the business. Your approach centers on communication and problem-solving to maintain positive employee and union relations to build a trustful business relationship between company and union as well as drive ongoing improvement.

Maintain current knowledge of court decisions, rulings, and regulatory changes affecting employment practices.
** Minimum qualifications
*** 10+ years of experience in Labor Relations function and Human Resources
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or other relevant discipline
* Labor Relations leadership experience, including experience in a labor contract negotiations
* Strong knowledge of human resources functions including employee relations, employee and management coaching, and mediation
* Demonstrated experience in exhibiting strong negotiation skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to proactively and effectively foster good working relationships, handle high-stress or politically sensitive issues
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong reasoning skills, including the ability to interpret and apply policies in a logical, consistent, and legally supported manner
* Demonstrated ability to be an effective listener and observer possessing the ability to translate data/knowledge into appropriate action
* Demonstrated project management skills. Includes identifying needs based on business objectives, formulating a plan of action and effective execution of the plan
* High degree of professionalism; takes an unbiased approach when handling highly sensitive and confidential issues
* Competent user of computer technology with emphasis on Workday, SAP, Share Point, Microsoft Office desktop tools, research tools and electronic communications such as Outlook, Teams, etc.
* Ability to travel on an as needed basis to company locations outside of Houston, TX.
** Preferred qualifications
*** Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations
* SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
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