Director, Labor Relations & Union Strategy

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Group 401K with company matching

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Safe work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Director, Labor Relations to oversee all aspects of the labor relations portfolio. You will lead negotiations, advise HR and legal teams, and develop policy and training to ensure compliant, fair labor practices.

The role requires extensive bargaining experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to travel 50%+ to manage union relationships and contract administration across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in labor relations, HR, or related field.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Advanced analytical abilities and MS Excel proficiency.
• Willingness to travel 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Collaborates with site management on handling labor relations issues; Research, evaluate and mediate labor issues that may result in unfair labor practices, arbitrations/mediations and labor litigation; Recommend and implement appropriate actions in accordance with Company policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements;
• Build good working relationships with union leadership, supervisors, line managers, business unit leaders and HR/Labor staff;
• Communicate and ensure understanding of labor laws, regulations and organizational policies and answer questions by managers and employees as needed;
• Sits first chair in contract negotiations for all labor contracts;
• Prepare and conduct labor relations training programs and provide union awareness plans;
• Participates in boots on the ground coordination of union campaign response;
• Conducts needs assessment, develop training curriculum and conduct training sessions to assist managers in preventing labor relations issues;
• Monitor and report highlights of labor relations trends, developments, and events.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

MS Excel

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations/ Human Resources/Related field

Job description

Clean Harbors, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Director, Labor Relations to oversee all aspects of the labor relations portfolio. You will lead negotiations, advise HR and legal teams, and develop policy and training to ensure compliant, fair labor practices.

The role requires extensive bargaining experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to travel 50%+ to manage union relationships and contract administration across sites.