Employee relations Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION : Chattanooga, TN

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Positive Employee Engagement and Labor Relations Director is responsible for fostering a workplace culture that promotes trust, collaboration, employee satisfaction and equity. This role will lead strategies to strengthen employee relations, labor relations, enhance engagement, and ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational policies. The Director will serve as a key advisor to leadership, driving initiatives that support a positive work environment and align with the company’s values and business objectives.

Deliverables & Responsibilities :

Employee Relations Strategy :

• Develop and implement proactive employee relations programs to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers in resolving workplace concerns fairly and consistently.
• Serve as liaison between the organization and collective bargaining units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on labor-related matters.

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Engagement Initiatives :

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Labor Relations Management :

Compliance & Risk Management :

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Retention Strategies :

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Leadership Coaching & Training :

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Culture & Communication :

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To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are :

Core Competencies :

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Travel Requirements : 30 % of domestic travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.