Labor Negotiator

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: With comprehensive knowledge of labor relations, the Labor Negotiator provides direct labor relations leadership and business support to local management by negotiating collective bargaining agreements; providing assistance with grievance administration; and overseeing arbitrations and other administrative proceedings. QUALIFICATIONS: - Responsible for collective bargaining including serving as chief negotiator. - Develops proposals for negotiations with the local management team. - Formulates negotiation strategies to support local management’s business objectives. - Provides contract administration training. - Oversees arbitrations and administrative proceedings. - Provides contract administration advice. - Coordinates with local operations to handle labor disputes and potential work stoppages. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. - SHRM certification. - Experience working in a large decentralized multi-state organization. - Substantial experience working in an organization with a unionized workforce. - Bi-lingual English and Spanish. - Experience handling labor disputes and work stoppages. - Experience handling arbitrations. MINIMUM REQU...