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John Deere · 6 days ago

Manager, Labor Relations

Waterloo, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$165K/yr - $248K/yr

5+ years exp

John Deere is a global leader in agricultural technology and solutions, dedicated to addressing the challenges of a rapidly growing world. The Manager, Labor Relations role involves developing and executing labor relations strategies, managing collective bargaining agreements, and overseeing workforce planning and employee relations. The position requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to lead complex investigations while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Labor Relations strategy for the unit to include responsibility for managing the collective bargaining agreement, oversight of workforce planning, pay plan administration, continuous improvement, productivity, and employee and community relations

Lead the investigation and resolution of cases involving production and maintenance employees, taking personal responsibility for unique, complex, and/or highly confidential cases that require deep investigation

Develop policies, procedures, and related guidelines for the function, ensuring compliance with external requirements and integration with the broader functional policy framework

Make authoritative recommendations about technical or professional solutions that would significantly improve business performance to include productivity and labor cost management

Manage relationships with local union officials, front line leaders, and corporate labor CoE

Develop and propose negotiating positions consistent with business objectives; participate in negotiations to deliver outcomes that meet the objectives and are consistent with the organization's values

Qualification

Employee RelationsPolicyProceduresNegotiationData CollectionAnalysisPlanningOrganizingStrategic MindsetDrives EngagementAction PlanningMulti-Unit Labor Relations ExperienceUAW Contract AdministrationFirst Chair Negotiation ExperienceCommunicates Effectively

Required

5+ years of Employee Relations experience

5+ years of Policy and procedures expertise

5+ years of Negotiation experience

5+ years of Action Planning expertise

5+ years of Data Collection and Analysis experience

5+ years of Planning and Organizing expertise

5+ years of effective communication skills

5+ years of Strategic Mindset experience

5+ years of experience in Driving Engagement

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, JD, Labor Relations, MBA or equivalent related work experience

Substantial general work experience in Manufacturing Operations/Labor Relations

Comprehensive job experience as a People Leader

Preferred

Multi-Unit Labor Relations Experience

Relevant experience with John Deere's Incentive Pay Plan administration

Familiarity with UAW contract administration to include local provisions within Waterloo

Administration of customer support continuity plans

Prior first chair negotiation experience, prior responsibility for grievance resolutions, involvement in arbitrations, & responding to inquiries from government agencies, to include unfair labor practice charges (ULPs) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)