Labor Relations Manager - Military veterans preferred

Title:

Labor Relations Manager

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Our people make the world a more productive, efficient and fascinating place. And that’s only the beginning.

The Labor Relations Manager will have responsibility for collective bargaining agreement negotiations, CBA administration, delivery of labor-related training modules, and leading positive employee and union relations for assigned areas. The job is for someone who loves labor relations and likes working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment which presents daily challenges.

Job Responsibilities :

• Operate as the Company's Chief-Spokesperson and develop the company's overall labor negotiations strategy and bargaining parameters.
• Develop positive working relationships with labor union leadership
• Ensure compliance with the National Labor Relations Act and other applicable laws.
• Oversee labor agreement administration including advising operations on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues and compliance with local Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of charges related to the National Labor Relations Act which may be completed with internal staff and / or outside counsel.
• Provide advice on interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, and arbitrate grievances when necessary.
• Provide advice and counsel on Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance and administration.
• Coordinate the Risk Assessment process to ensure effective follow-up and closure of issues that drive vulnerability.
• Develop predictive analytic models that enable the department to most effectively meet our goals of maximizing associate engagement as well as creating leverage in contract negotiations.
• Ensure consistent Associate Relations practices, strategy, and program execution throughout all levels of the organization.
• Work with field Human Resources staff to implement and maintain proactive, positive associate relations initiatives.
• Discharge and disciplinary reviews, other projects as assigned.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Experience handling grievances, and presenting cases to grievance panels or arbitrators preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal / persuasion skills,
• Strong, confident negotiator who can develop relationships
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, and work at specific locations as required.

Experience and Education :

Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business Administration or related field with a minimum 9 years’ experience in industrial (labor) relations or operations in unionized environment with strong knowledge in contract negotiations and employment law.

JD or other advanced degree is preferred.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program lifecycle within the Government Solutions and Energy sectors. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries, across three synergistic global businesses:

Government Solutions , serving government customers globally, including capabilities that cover the full lifecycle of defense, space, aviation and other government programs and missions from research and development, through systems engineering, test and evaluation, program management, to operations, maintenance, and field logistics

Technology Solutions , featuring proprietary technology, equipment, catalysts, digital solutions and related technical services for the monetization of hydrocarbons, including refining, petrochemicals, ammonia and specialty chemicals, as well as inorganics

Energy Solutions , including onshore oil and gas; LNG (liquefaction and regasification)/GTL; oil refining; petrochemicals; chemicals; fertilizers; differentiated EPC; maintenance services (Brown & Root Industrial Services); offshore oil and gas (shallow-water, deep-water, subsea); floating solutions (FPU, FPSO, FLNG & FSRU); program management and consulting services

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, integrated EPC delivery and long term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver .