Executive Job Title	Director of Labor Relations
Type of Registrant	Recruiter
Location	Northeast USA
Industry & Function 1:	Hospitality-Hotels/Motels/Resorts/Clubs - HUMAN-RESOURCES
Industry & Function 2:	Retailing--AllTypes--Incl.ValueAdded-Tech-Distrib. - HUMAN-RESOURCES
Compensation	$100,000 to $200,000
Executive Job Description	Cooper Management Associates Our client is currently seeking a Director of Labor Relations for their Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State Divisions. Based at our client’s corporate headquarters in New Jersey, this position reports to the VP of Labor Relations and is supported by Labor Relations Specialists. This is a very hands-on position requiring frequent travel within the assigned geographical areas of NY, NJ, DE, DC, MD and Northern VA. Major Job Accountabilities: - Implement company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures - Prepare and present Company position in grievance arbitrations - Interpret collective bargaining agreements - Provide labor relations counsel to top operations executives in each division. - Provide preparation and assistance in labor contract negotiations - Provide grievance and contract training to Operations Management - Provide policy and procedure support to Human Resources - Establish and maintain satisfactory labor-management relations Knowledge and Skills: - General knowledge of employment law - General knowledge of labor law - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills - Excellent analytical skills - Sharp thinker who is articulate and can think out of the box Qualifications: - Bachelors' degree required. JD degree preferred. - 5+ years of related experience managing a labor relations function including contract and union negotiations within a large multi-site company. Preferred unionized industry experience includes Transportation, Retail or Wholesale Grocery, Airline or other multi-site and multi-Local environments. - Arbitration and ERISA expertise - Strong confident negotiator who can be an advocate and develop and maintain relationships - Experience in employment law and/or employee relations preferred. We offer a highly competitive base salary plus bonus compensation and benefits package including health & welfare coverage and 401(k) with company match.
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