Job Description
Hybrid: This position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basis
The Labor Relations Director is responsible for overseeing and managing GMM organization's labor relations strategies, policies, and procedures. This role ensures effective labor-management relations, compliance with labor laws, and alignment with organizational goals.
Lead all personnel activities to support the fulfillment of Company's Business Plan.
Provide and maintain a work environment that allows the continuity of operations; generate and maintain employees' satisfaction through an appropriate administration and maintaining a tight communication with union representatives.
Maintain favorable union-management relationship in areas of responsibility. Work performed involves a great deal of creativity and initiative in dealing with complex human and technical problems. Under
general direction, exercise a high level of independent judgment.
• Labor Strategy & Policy Development:
• Design and implement labor relations strategies that support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain labor policies and procedures.
• Union Relations:
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and labor unions.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead contract negotiations and resolve disputes.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in labor legislation and assess impact on the organization.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
• Provide guidance to HR and operational leaders on labor matters.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and executive teams.
• Workforce Planning & Change Management:
• Manage labor - related risks during operational changes or crises (e.g., strikes, layoffs).
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Analyze labor trends, absenteeism, grievances, and arbitration outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on labor relations metrics and risks.
Additional Job Description
Skills:
1. Labor Law Expertise
• Deep understanding of local, national, and international labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal frameworks to workplace scenarios.
2. Negotiation & Mediation
• Skilled in collective bargaining and contract negotiations.
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation abilities.
3. Strategic Thinking
• Ability to align labor relations strategies with organizational goals.
• Proactive in identifying labor risks and opportunities.
4. Communication Skills
• Clear and persuasive communicator with all levels of the organization.
• Capable of drafting policies, reports, and legal documents.
5. Analytical & Problem - Solving
• Strong analytical skills to assess labor trends, grievances, and arbitration outcomes.
• Ability to make data - driven decisions.
6. Leadership & Influence
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to foster collaboration between HR, legal, and operations.
7. Union Relations Management
• Experience working with unions and managing unionized environments.
• Skilled in maintaining positive labor - management relationships.
8. Ethical Judgment & Integrity
• High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive labor issues.
Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree desirable in Human Resources Management or Labor Relations.
- English prociency required
- 5 - 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Department.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution.
Travel recurrence: availability to travel frequently to plant locations
-This position requires the ability to legally operate motor vehicle on a regular basis
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