Labor Negotiator

UBLIC SERVICES, INC. • Phoenix, AZ

22h

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: With comprehensive knowledge of labor relations, the Labor Negotiator provides direct labor relations leadership and business support to local management by negotiating collective bargaining agreements; providing assistance with grievance administration; and overseeing arbitrations and other administrative proceedings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive collective bargaining experience that includes developing bargaining strategy and first chair negotiations experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and other state and federal labor laws.

Nice To Haves

• Law degree from an accredited law school preferred.
• Experience working in a large decentralized multi-state organization preferred.
• Substantial experience working in an organization with a unionized workforce.
• Experience handling labor disputes and work stoppages.
• Experience handling arbitrations.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collective bargaining including serving as chief negotiator.
• Leads negotiations prep process with the local management team.
• Formulates negotiation strategies to support local management’s business objectives.
• Provides contract administration training.
• Oversees arbitrations and administrative proceedings.
• Provides contract administration advice.
• Coordinates with local operations to handle labor disputes and potential work stoppages.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed