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GAF Director, Labor Relations Tuscaloosa, Alabama Apply Now

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

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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.

• 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.
• Promotes collaborative labor relations with local unions 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications Required

Travel Requirements : Up to 30%

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

How We Protect What Matters Most :

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.

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