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GAF Director, Labor Relations Norman, Oklahoma Apply Now

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Job Summary

The Labor Relations Director will be responsible for partnering with all levels of GAF leadership, Human Resources, and Legal to develop and execute strategies for ensuring positive labor relations at GAF. The Labor Relations Manager will oversee the coordination, administration, and management of all aspects of labor relations related to collective bargaining unit employees to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal and state employment regulations while providing consultation, training and constructive conflict resolution for and between company leadership, union leadership and bargaining unit employees. This position also has the responsibility for developing and delivering a comprehensive union avoidance strategy and plan for the non-union plants.

Responsibilities :

• Develops and executes a labor relations strategy by working with GAF leadership, Human Resources, and Legal to achieve business objectives and results.
• Works directly with and facilitates communication between company leadership, operations leadership, union leadership, Human Resources, bargaining unit employees, and legal counsel on matters pertaining to bargaining unit employees and the collective bargaining agreements.
• Represents GAF as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations for comprehensive collective bargaining agreements in multiple bargaining units including responsibility for all activity including grievance administration, arbitration preparation, union meetings, contract administration, and contract negotiation preparation.
• Promotes collaborative labor relations with local union consistent with the collective bargaining agreement and business objectives.
• Reviews and analyzes collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies and procedures and develops recommended bargaining positions, involving all levels of management in goal-setting.
• Coaches and counsels management and Human Resources on the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements and all other labor relations topics.
• Conducts investigations and facilitates the resolution of employee complaints and grievances, including responsibility for gathering data and responding to information requests.
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Partners with all areas of Human Resources to analyze trends and metrics, identify business needs and develop integrated solutions, programs and policies in support of business strategy.
• Develops and provides training for managers, supervisors and HR professionals who oversee bargaining unit employees on how to uphold the negotiated terms of collective bargaining agreements.
• Develops and manages a union avoidance strategy and plan for the non-union plants. Ensures the plan is consistently executed throughout manufacturing.

Qualifications Required :

Travel Requirements : Up to 30%

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range : 171,000-218,500

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