Director Labor and Relations

Honeywell International, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International, Inc. is seeking a Director of Labor and Relations to lead and shape labor relations across our organization.

The role focuses on developing strategies, negotiating with unions, and ensuring regulatory compliance to foster a constructive employee relations climate. The position reports to the VP Labor & Employee Relations and operates on a hybrid schedule from hub locations such as Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading labor relations initiatives and negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations and their practical application.
• Experience overseeing collective bargaining agreements and managing labor disputes.
• Ability to develop and implement labor relations strategies that foster positive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive labor relations strategies and policies.
• Oversee collective bargaining negotiations and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Manage and resolve complex labor disputes and grievances with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Labor relations know‑how

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Labor relations or related field

Job description

As a Director Labor and Relations here at Honeywell, you will hold a critical leadership position in managing and shaping labor relations within our organization. Your role will involve developing and implementing comprehensive labor relations strategies, overseeing collective bargaining negotiations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. By fostering positive employee relations and maintaining strong partnerships with unions, you will contribute to creating a harmonious and productive work environment for our employees.

You will report directly to our VP Labor & Employee Relations, and you’ll work out of one of our hub locations such as: Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA on a Hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the overall employee relations climate, driving positive employee relations, and managing complex labor disputes and grievances in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement comprehensive labor relations strategies and policies to promote positive employee relations.
• Oversee collective bargaining negotiations and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Manage and resolve complex labor disputes and grievances in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Proven track record of successfully leading labor relations initiatives and negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations, including experience in interpreting and applying them.
• Experience overseeing collective bargaining agreements and managing labor disputes.
• Ability to develop and implement labor relations strategies that foster positive employee relations.

WE VALUE

• Previous experience in labor relations, with a focus on collective bargaining and employee relations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess labor relations data and trends.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Prior experience providing team leadership, including through project, functional, or informal leadership roles.
• Experience collaborating with global teams or stakeholders, with demonstrated effectiveness working across cultures and geographies.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en).

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/).

The application period for the job is estimated to 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.