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International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago

Labor Relations Consultant – 6-Month Engagement

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that addresses severe global crises. They are seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to provide strategic advice and support during contract negotiations with OPEIU, ensuring alignment with company goals and effective management of the bargaining process.

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Responsibilities

Review our current working draft agreement, history, and union relationship
Develop a clear negotiation strategy, priorities, and fallback positions aligned with company goals
Advise and coach management throughout bargaining sessions. Provide briefing materials and talking points. Develop trainings and advise local management on managing in a unionized environment
Draft proposals, counterproposals, and contract language as needed. Review communications
Provide post-negotiation guidance on implementation and interpretation
Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel as part of management bargaining team

Qualification

Labor relations experienceCollective bargainingStrategy developmentCommunication skillsFacilitation skills

Required

At least 10 years' labor relations experience
Experience working collaboratively with union representatives
Proven track record advising employers in collective bargaining
Strong communication, strategy, and facilitation skills

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles

Company

International Rescue Committee

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IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
dateFounded in 1933
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rescue.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (15)
2024 (13)
2023 (20)
2022 (17)
2021 (13)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.25M
Key Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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David Miliband
President & CEO
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Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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