United Airlines Inc Looking for Labor Relations Manager at Chicago, IL Full Time

Labor Relations

Labor Relations handles labor agreements and information connected to our represented employee groups

Job overview and responsibilities

The Manager- Labor Relations assists in the development and the execution of the union labor strategy, including fostering effective relationships with union representatives, operating division business partners, human resources and labor relations and day-to-day administration in labor relations. This individual will provide labor relations expertise and counsel to Airport Operations, Technical Operations, and Contact Centers management, and Human Resources Business Partners, support the business objectives through administration of collective bargaining agreements, and assisting with contract negotiations, arbitrations, and providing guidance on employee discipline and grievance investigations.

Responds to front-line management inquiries of contract interpretations, performs internal consulting, researches, and prepares labor data, provides training to operational leadership, assists with discipline investigations. Counsels Supervisors and Managers in promoting and provide solid employee-management relations, including employee discipline

Providing advice, counsel, and training to managers regarding the interpretation, application, and administration of collective bargaining agreements

Responds to Union inquiries, contract interpretation/application, and dispute resolution

Preparing and participating in contract negotiations, including proposal development and strategy

Preparing and participating in contract negotiations, including proposal development and strategy

Preparing and participating in grievance hearings, up through arbitration

Training development and execution for operational leaders

Evaluating and leading/assisting with effective resolution of grievances and other local conflicts resulting from labor agreements

Required

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience dealing with national labor union

Experience in the collective bargaining process, collective bargaining administration, grievance and arbitration processes, labor-management relations, positive employee relations and Human Resources management

HR, legal or labor relations experience in a union/management environment; interpreting and administering CBA(s).

Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies

Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations relating to HR

Knowledge/understanding of HR Policies

Organizational interdependencies, interfaces and processes

Negotiation/Consensus Buildings

Strategy Development

Union Relations

HR Policy Development and Implementation

Consulting

Relationship-Building

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Effective writing skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

Preferred Masters in HR or LR, or JDT

5+ years airline operations experience and RLA (Railway Labor Act) experience

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT