Labor Relations Manager

Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to provide support to the General Manager and Director of Human Resources on labor relations projects, priorities, and issues. The role involves working jointly with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Human Resources to achieve objectives and has a close working relationship with outside counsel to ensure consistency in language and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, law, or a related field
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred
• Two (2) years of experience handling labor relations, human resources, legal, or business affairs issues in a unionized work environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor and organization theories, principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to understand sound negotiation and de-escalation principles
• Thorough knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying the transit operation
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization in a clear, concise, and professional manner in either verbal or written form
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to research, coordinate efforts, interpret, and apply policies, practices, and guidelines
• Demonstrated good judgment and strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organization, detail orientation, and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, and able to command the respect and confidence of union representatives
• Be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities
• Must possess an active driver's license for travel

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability