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Allison Transmission · 13 hours ago

Director, Labor Relations - Americas

Greater Indianapolis

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Allison Transmission is a leading company in the automotive industry, dedicated to powering progress for over a century. They are seeking a Director of Labor Relations to negotiate and manage labor contracts while fostering a positive work environment between management and union representatives across the Americas.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Champion Contract Negotiation: Lead meaningful change by negotiating collective bargaining agreements with multiple labor unions, ensuring that both management and employee interests are represented through effective labor law and compliance strategies

Resolution Process: Foster trust, navigate challenges, and address and resolve employee matters, acting as a mediator between employees and management. Oversee and/or conduct investigations regarding labor relations issues with integrity, and participate in discipline and grievance procedures in accordance with CBA requirements. Apply proven conflict resolution and employee engagement practices to sustain positive outcomes

Policy Development: Draft, refine, and implement labor relations policies, ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and alignment with organizational HR strategy and business goals

Training and Guidance: Serve as a trusted advisor on labor relations matters. Provide training and guidance to management and employees on labor law interpretation, contract administration, and grievance procedures

Research and Analysis: Conduct research to support negotiations and provide data-driven insights to management on labor relations matters. Stay current on new labor laws, regulations, and best practices

Develop Strategy and Financial Modeling: Lead strategy with business and finance partners to design business-aligned labor relations strategies that enhance workforce planning, improve productivity, and maintain employee engagement

Understanding and Interpreting: Resolve labor disputes and ensure all labor-related activities comply with regulations. Proactively interpret and administer labor contracts, including grievances, working hours and overtime, vacation and time off, wages and salaries, employee welfare, healthcare, pensions, and union practices. Utilize process improvement and continuous improvement approaches to strengthen relationships and reduce risk

Qualification

Labor law expertiseContract negotiationLabor relations strategyGrievance management softwareTeam leadershipConflict resolutionMS Office proficiencyAdvanced labor relations certificationsMultinational labor practicesEmployee engagement

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Strong understanding of labor laws with relevant qualifications or certifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a labor relations capacity

Proven experience negotiating and managing multiple labor contracts, including exposure to the UAW and USW

Demonstrated ability to sit at the negotiation table as first or second chair

Familiarity with the negotiation process and conflict resolution strategies

Experience operating in a manufacturing or industrially organized environment

Proficiency in MS Office and labor relations software for grievance management

History of leading teams and supporting professional growth and development

Experience designing and defining labor relations strategies that drive business performance and employee engagement while maintaining legal compliance

Ability to provide strategic guidance on both global and local labor agreements

Preferred

Advanced labor relations or legal certifications

Experience with multinational labor relations practices

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long-Term Disability

Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

401K with generous Company match & contribution

Accrued Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

8 hours paid volunteer time per year

Robust employee wellness program

Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program

On-site blood drives

Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women’s Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

Company

Allison Transmission

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Allison Transmission is a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, and a leader in electrified propulsion systems that Improve the Way the World Works.

Founded in 1915

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees