Labor Relations Manager

The Labor Relations Manager reports to Director of Labor Relations, with responsibility for strategic labor relations matters. The job is for an experienced professional who has a passion for labor relations, and who likes working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment which presents daily challenges on labor relations issues.

 

This position will be based out of Asplundh’s corporate offices, however, with regular travel approximately 60% of the time, the qualified candidate may reside anywhere in the continental US with convenient access to a major airport. 

Job Type: Exempt

Pay: Salary 

Benefits: Benefits Available and vary per position and location.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service-utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Over the years, diversification has opened vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 33,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Support Asplundh through the following:

 Oversee training program and conduct supervisor and management training in conjunction with Human Resources colleagues regarding labor law compliance;  Oversee and conduct risk assessments; advise management on ways to reduce potential liability  Provide support and help as needed to conduct due-diligence and provide labor relations advice on mergers, acquisitions, new business ventures, business consolidations and reorganizations.  Ability to manage the preparation and presentation of charges related to the National Labor Relations Act. This may be completed with internal staff and/or outside counsel.  Provide advice on interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and manage the grievance/arbitration process when necessary.  Analyze predictive analytics and advise Senior Management regarding labor and employment initiatives that support company goals.  Provide advice and counsel to Senior Management in all areas of Labor Law.  Lead new processes and projects as assigned by the VP and Director of Labor.  Ability to work cross functionally to support legal compliance, and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and various supplemental agreements.   Other Projects as assigned by the VP and Director of Labor. 

 Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience in Labor Relations successfully managing and negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling arbitrations and union campaigns.  Experience in successfully managing NLRB charges and information requests.  Strong leadership and coaching skills  Strong presentation and training skills  Desire to work both tactically (hands-on) and strategically.

License & Certifications

Valid driver's license required.

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required 50% – 75% of the time. Must have transportation to and from the office. Physical Requirements: Rarely: walking, kneeling, squatting, crawling, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, climbing, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasionally: standing, stooping, body twisting, gripping, reaching, range of motion, climbing stairs. Frequently: sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range. Constantly: seeing. About Us:

As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution, and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility:
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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