Director, Labor Relations

Director, Labor Relations

Reporting into the Senior Director of Labor Relations, the Director, Labor Relations is responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of the labor relations portfolios within the organization. Develops and implements strategies to promote positive relations between management and labor unions. Responsible for ongoing labor management resolutions, collective bargaining and labor contract administration. Will formulate labor and employment policy development and training. Negotiates collective bargaining agreements, resolves disputes, and ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations. Works closely with HR and legal teams to address labor-related challenges and promote a fair and equitable workplace for all employees.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Collaborates with site management on handling labor relations issues; Research, evaluate and mediate labor issues that may result in unfair labor practices, arbitrations/mediations and labor litigation; Recommend and implement appropriate actions in accordance with Company policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements;
• Build good working relationships with union leadership, supervisors, line managers, business unit leaders and HR/Labor staff;
• Communicate and ensure understanding of labor laws, regulations and organizational policies and answer questions by managers and employees as needed;
• Sits first chair in contract negotiations for all labor contracts;
• Prepare and conduct labor relations training programs and provide union awareness plans;
• Participates in boots on the ground coordination of union campaign response;
• Conducts needs assessment, develop training curriculum and conduct training sessions to assist managers in preventing labor relations issues;
• Monitor and report highlights of labor relations trends, developments, and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Labor Relations/ Human Resources/Related field required;
• 10+ Years of Labor Relations experience;
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence others;
• Ability to research, identify relevant information, and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions and support recommendations and plans of action;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Exceptional analytical abilities and adept in MS Excel;
• Strong execution abilities that drive results in a collaborative environment;
• Requires detailed knowledge of national, state or provincial, and local government statues, regulations, and mandates applicable to the assigned human resources functions;
• Experience in labor relations and employment law, including practical experience with the administrative agencies and courts that regulate the employment environment;
• Experience with Canadian labor relations is a bonus;
• Ability to travel 50%+