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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Director Labor Relations

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$139K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for managing labor relations across multiple divisions. The Director of Labor Relations will oversee the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and provide guidance to management on employee issues and grievances.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Division's disciplinary process, including advising General Managers, Division Chiefs, and departmental managers in assessing appropriate action and drafting disciplinary charges; recommend and provide guidance regarding necessary investigations

Provide advice and guidance regarding Departmental responses to contract and other labor disputes; negotiate the resolution of labor disputes within contractual parameters

Represent the Division(s) and serve as hearing officer for all pre-arbitration hearings provided for under the various Collective Bargaining Agreements and agency policy where applicable; research and prepare written responses on behalf of the General Managers, Chief Officers, or other Departmental/Division Chiefs; participate in the preparation and presentation of cases at arbitration

Direct and manage review of attendance records, sick documentation, and related investigations; provide advice and guidance to General Managers and other divisional managers regarding employee availability issues, including appropriate strategy and disciplinary charges, where appropriate

Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and implementation of labor contracts; ensure overall and consistent application of labor relations agreements and policies Authority wide

Supervise support staff and administer work. Manage and direct the timely processing of disciplinary and grievance matters and ensure timely notice of hearings and accurate system tracking

Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for the discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Labor relations experiencePublic sector labor lawContract negotiationMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsMediation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum 8 years related experience, of which 4 years must have been in a supervisory/leadership position

Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience

Proven leadership skills with the ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships

Advanced facilitation, mediation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to cope with conflicting points of view, function under pressure while demonstrating integrity, fair-mindedness, and a persuasive, confident persona

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders

Ability to analyze complex problems and come to direct solutions through independent decision making

Proficiency in drafting contractual language, grievance decisions & internal/external correspondences

Strong knowledge of public sector labor law

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred

Five (5) years of labor relations experience

A Juris Doctorate (J.D)

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures

Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining agreements

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees