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Labor Relations Director directs and oversees a company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Establishes and maintains satisfactory labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and assists all levels of management on labor matters. Being a Labor Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Additionally, Labor Relations Director typically reports to top management. The Labor Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Labor Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Labor Relations Business Partner
  • American Water
  • St. Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

    People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

    We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

    About American Water
    American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


    As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


    American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

    For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

    Location Information


    The selected candidate must be within commutable distance to one of our American Water offices: https://www.amwater.com/corp/About-Us/our-states-subsidaries.

    Primary Role


    To optimize business performance by focusing on labor relations in the designated area, ensuring compliance to State and Federal laws, regulatory agencies, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Serve as the chief spokesperson (first chair) in labor contract negotiations as part of the management negotiations team. Responsible for all collective bargaining agreement administration, interpretation, application, and negotiation in designated area.

    Key Accountabilities


    • Prepare for labor negotiations, contract administration, contract language interpretation, application, and grievance procedures as well as participate in arbitrations, litigations, grievance meetings and hearings. Serve as the chief spokesperson (first chair) in labor contract negotiations as part of the management negotiations team. Ensure compliance with various State and Federal laws and/or agencies throughout a diverse region; guiding business managers to proactively identify and navigate risks.
    • Manage the collective bargaining process; develop contract language and assess impact of scenarios for designated area of responsibility. Participate in contract negotiations for all contracts in designated area.
    • Provide consistent labor relations information and advice to local management and other HR professionals as required. Develop positive, constructive Union/Management relationships. Assist with Corporate Governance activities as directed. Provide expert advice and guidance in support of business development projects (due diligence; labor/employee relations; inputs on bids; integration, etc.) including Union Awareness requirements (if needed).
    • Act as primary contact for all labor relations in designated area of responsibility focusing on Collective Bargaining Agreement administration, interpretation, application, and negotiation.
    • Work within AW Labor Relations Strategies to implement practices, policies and programs that cultivate positive relationships in the Union/Non-Union and Management Workforce. Support and develop training programs and other development initiatives which drive and facilitate our success. Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.

    Knowledge/Skills


    • Ability to effectively provide expertise with HR issues at all levels of the organization.
    • Strong management skills which include planning, organization, team building, strategic focus, influencing, and people development.
    • Proven track record of supporting change programs and partnering with business managers.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and with all levels within and outside the organization.
    • Extensive knowledge of all Human Resources areas including employment law, labor laws, EEO, ERISA, and other compliance mandates.

    Experience/Education


    • 8 - 10 years Labor relations experience with a union workforce and Labor contract negotiations.
    • Experience with arbitrations and mediations. Demonstrated experience as the chief spokesperson (first chair) in labor contract negotiations.
    • Experience with all varieties of HR issues with a tactical, hands-on approach.
    • PHR/SPHR desirable.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
    • Masters Degree Desirable.

    Work Environment


    • Professional Office Environment.
    • Hybrid working schedule.

    Competencies

    Champions safety
    Customer obsessed
    Cultivates innovation
    Nimble learning
    Drives Results
    Collaborates

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Senior Labor & Employee Relations Specialist
  • St. Louis Community College
  • Bridgeton, MO FULL_TIME
  • Title: Senior Labor & Employee Relations Specialist Employee Classification: Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit Department: Human Resources Office Salary Range: 65,921.00 Who we are: We are not-for-profit: ...
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Director of Donor Relations
  • Wayside Waifs
  • Kansas, MO OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Wayside Waifs - Kansas City, MO Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: M-F (Day) Job Category: Management DescriptionSTARTING SALARY $70,000 - $75,000 ...
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Director of Tenant Relations
  • Health Hospitality Partners
  • Saint Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • About HHP (Health Hospitality Partners)HHP (Health Hospitality Partners) is a healthcare amenities company that puts employees, patients and visitors first. Whether it’s through locally roasted coffee...
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Public Relations Account Director
  • Trozzolo
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Public Relations Account Director Job Purpose The PR Account Director effectively leverages experience, knowledge, and skills to drive innovative thinking while balancing client, agency and team needs...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Community Relations Director
  • The Villages of St. Peters Memory Care
  • Saint Peters, MO FULL_TIME
  • Position: Community Relations Director Villages of St Peters Memory Care is looking for a Community Relations Director to join our team! The Community Relations Director is responsible for executing t...
  • 20 Days Ago
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  • BluSky
  • Minnetonka, MN
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Attorney/Labor Relations Director
  • Orleans Niagara BOCES
  • Medina, New York, NY
  • The position requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, and: a) Graduation from a recognized college or university with a B...
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Attorney/Labor Relations Director, Electricity/Electronics Teacher, Allied Health Teacher
  • Niagara Orleans BOCES
  • Medina, NY
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  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Operations
  • UHC Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • The Director of Clinic Operations is responsible for the overall planning, development, coordination, implementation and...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Attorney/Labor Relations Director
  • Orleans/Niagra BOCES
  • Medina, NY
  • Orleans/Niagara BOCES is seeking an Attorney/Labor Relations Director Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience and ba...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Attorney/Labor Relations Director, Health Occupations Teacher, Electricity/Electronics Teacher
  • Niagara Orleans BOCES
  • Medina, NY
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  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Teachers, Attorney/Labor Relations Director, Health Occupations Teacher
  • Niagara Orleans BOCES
  • Medina, NY
  • Orleans/Niagara BOCES Now Accepting Applications For: Attorney/Labor Relations Director, Health Occupations Teacher, Ele...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Labor Relations
  • Compass Group USA
  • Compass Group, the world’s leading contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and grow...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Missouri

Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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Income Estimation for Labor Relations Director jobs
$158,677 to $227,328

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What does a Labor Relations Director do?

Labor Relations Director in Louisville, KY
Access many resources that support and guide the process of responding to labor issues.
January 19, 2020
Labor Relations Director in Davenport, IA
Tribune Publishing, one of the country’s leading multimedia companies, is seeking a Labor Relations Director to join our Human Resources team.
December 06, 2019
Labor Relations Director in Chicago, IL
Some schools offer a bachelor’s degree in labor or employment relations which focus on labor-specific topics like contract negotiation and employment law.
December 25, 2019