Coastwide Labor Relations Lead

Pacific Maritime Association; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Pacific Maritime Association seeks an Assistant Director, CAA to interpret and implement labor agreements, advise on technology framework issues, and support coastwide contract administration from Long Beach or Portland. The role emphasizes analytical research, arbitration preparation, and cross-team collaboration with PMA and ILWU locals.

The position requires five years in labor relations, strong negotiation and policy interpretation skills, and the ability to guide complex wage and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or related field; JD is a plus.
• At least five years of labor relations management experience, including contract negotiation, arbitration, and policy interpretation.
• Strong computer skills, including Oracle and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyze collective bargaining agreements and interpret contract intent and meaning to guide labor relations policies and practices.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements regarding grievances, management practices, and other contractual matters.
• Represent the organization on issues arising under the Technology Framework.
• Prepare and present local and coast-level arbitrations. Work with PMA staff to develop arguments and positions, with oversight of matters with coastwide implications, including the Technology Framework.
• Prepare time-sensitive communications and coordinate meetings with ILWU locals and PMA member companies.
• Develop programs to implement contract provisions.
• Research, plan, and develop labor relations procedures and policies.
• Support area management in achieving Association-wide and local labor relations objectives.
• Research and prepare materials for labor contract negotiations.
• Advise the Director, CAA and area management on Technology Framework and long-shore automation issues. Partner with local labor relations staff to maintain coastwide consistency on grievances, arbitration, mediation, and related labor relations matters.

Skills

Labor relations management

Contract negotiation

Arbitration

Communication

Policy interpretation

Legal compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or related field

JD is a plus

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pacific Maritime Association seeks an Assistant Director, CAA to interpret and implement labor agreements, advise on technology framework issues, and support coastwide contract administration from Long Beach or Portland. The role emphasizes analytical research, arbitration preparation, and cross-team collaboration with PMA and ILWU locals.

The position requires five years in labor relations, strong negotiation and policy interpretation skills, and the ability to guide complex wage and automation