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Labor Relations Manager

MKO KONE Inc.
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our L abor Relations Manager for KONE Americas?

  • Do you enjoy providing guidance to front line manager and supervisors, acting as the area subject matter expert?
  • Does partnering with the People and Communications team to drive positive employee engagement for union represented employee motivate you?
  • Do you thrive in tracking and recording all grievances and corresponding evidence in the Labor Relations management systems?
  • Are you skillful with technological tools such as MS Word, Excel, Human Resource Information Systems, or Power Point?
  • Do you demonstrate a passion for quality and results?
  • Are you committed to promoting a safety culture in your team?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Location : Flexible but ideally based in Midwest / Great Plains / South Central Geography (Travel expectation is around 50% of the time domestic)

As our  Labor Relations Manager, you will be responsible for managing all labor relations activities across assigned territory to maintain positive relationships between management and employees. Part of this is interpreting and administering the terms of multiple collective bargaining and local expense agreements in collaboration with the Americas Labor Relations Leaders to ensure consistent application across an assigned area. You will be a key member of the laborrelations team and provide counsel and advice directly to front-line and supply line businesses.

In addition to the above - you will be our subject matter expert here with an expectation of handling escalations directly and providing guidance to our stakeholders on successful employee relations practice - including coordination / management of dispute / grievance process, positive employee engagement, professional development to internal leaders, and performance improvement actions.

You will bring 5 years of diverse experience in successively challenging Labor Relations. You may also bring HR positions with 3 years requiring direct labor relations employees’ relations, grievance procedures and arbitration.

You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree with a Master level degree in Business, Labor Relations, or Human Resources preferred (or other equivalent graduate level studies).

Hiring requirements

  • Demonstrated excellence in persuasive communication skills, both oral and written, including communication planning.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Professional and interpersonal skills to engender trust, credibility, and rapport across all levels in the organization.
  • Leadership skills and abilities to influence people to come along, without coercion, with their full competence and commitment.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills; deal with ambiguity and deliver solutions when none is readily apparent.
  • Demonstrated change agent (articulate, plan and successful execution).
  • Demonstrated success at coaching and developing talent and teams.
  • Skilled in using technology : Word; Excel; Human Resource Information Systems; Power Point; etc.
  • At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

    We hire diverse individuals because

  • We value your authentic self.
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.
  • Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
  • Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
  • We care about the communities where we live and work.
  • Just some of our many benefits include :

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  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • 401K Employer Match
  • 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
  • Well-being Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Family & Medical Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Buy-Up Long-term Disability
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Insurance
  • KONE Credit Union
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Annual Base Pay Range :

    The hiring range for this role in Kansas City / St Louis / Atlanta location is $121,800.00 - $167,500.00 USD. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

    We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations :

  • Nashville area hiring range : $115,800.00 - $159,200.00
  • Denver / Dallas area hiring range : $130,400.00 - $179,300.00
  • Variable Compensation

    KONE 60 / 40 Annual Bonus plan with a target of 15% based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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