OPTIMA Organizational Solutions is Hiring a Labor Relations Supervisor Near Ithaca, NY
Our client is a leading global automotive industry supplier and has requested us to search for a Labor Relations Supervisor to be part of their Human Resources Team at their Ithaca, NY manufacturing plant.The ideal applicant is someone who has a broad range of experience covering the areas of labor relations, positive employee relations, and employee engagement. The selected candidate for this position will demonstrate proactive approaches to identifying issues, generating ideas and developing solutions.Position Responsibilities:
Provide knowledge, guidance and interpretation on collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues
Grievance research and resolution, collaborating with management, other HR functions, employees and union representatives
Partner with leadership to maintain and foster relationships with employees that ensures a culture where management preserves the direct relationship with employees
Identify risks both internal and external - to a strong, direct relationship between leaders and employees and develop plans to mitigate those risks
Execute positive employee relations and containment processes for multiple locations
Provide innovative ideas/initiatives to increase employee engagement
Provide operational advice and counsel to management, Human Resources (HR) and support groups on a broad range of labor relations issues
Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, HR functions and union leadership to create integrated solutions that will foster a culture based on relationships, trust and engagement
Assist management and HR in developing strategies related to employee survey feedback
Required Skills/Experience:
5 years of related work experience.
5 years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization.
3 years of experience working with labor unions, HR Labor and/or Employment related laws, policies and procedures, in particular the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).