Facility Labor Relations Manager

New York Power Authority; Town of Massena (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 127,600; Full time

Job summary

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a senior HR Labor Relations professional to lead planning and administration of recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, mobility, diversity, and organization development. This role manages labor relations for NYPA’s union employees, including grievances, contract compliance, negotiations, and related activities at the assigned facility.

Responsibilities include promoting collaborative labor relations, advising on CBA terms, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in the electric utility industry and/or a union environment is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of HR labor relations experience preferred.
• PHR / SPHR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote collaborative labor relations with local union consistent with the CBA.
• Coordinate facility project management protocol meetings and advise management on CBA terms.
• Facilitate succession planning and performance/knowledge risk assessments.
• Participate in labor relations protocol groups related to negotiations and hearings.
• Schedule and facilitate MARC training for new supervisors and refreshers.
• Champion HR technologies and manage attendance and productivity improvements.

Skills

HR knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Summary

Develops human resource management strategies and policies to meet business needs. Leads the planning and administration of activities related to recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, mobility, talent acquisition, diversity, talent management and organization development and employee/labor relations.

Manages the labor relations and human resources functions for NYPA's union employees. These labor relation functions include grievances, contract compliance for both management and union, negotiation activities, and other related items. Implements and supports the Authority's NYPA human resource activities, strategies and programs at the assigned facility in support of the labor environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote collaborative labor relations with local union consistent with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between NYPA and the local union(s).
• Coordinate Facility Project management team protocol group meetings and advise Regional Manager and Project senior management on a regular basis to reinforce knowledge of CBA content and ensure consistent implementation of its terms and conditions.
• Facilitate and consult on succession planning, particularly in areas where craft skills will be impacted due to retirement and/or movement to management opportunities. This may include performance planning, knowledge loss risk assessments, annual compensation planning, and other corporate planning processes.
• Participate on NYPA labor relations protocol group as assigned relating to collective bargaining negotiations, impact bargaining sessions, Step D Grievance meetings, Safety Committee, Health Care Cost Containment Committee, arbitration hearings and Public Employment Relations Board proceedings.
• Schedule, attend and facilitate MARC training for new supervisors and for those that need refresher training. Conduct on-going briefings with site management on emergent labor relations issues or skill building-type presentations.
• For the craft, establish and oversee appropriate cross-training / rotational / project opportunities within the plant, with a specific focus on ensuring succession planning candidates receive developmental opportunities.
• Champion and provide on-site support for HR technologies and planned upgrades / enhancements and employee productivity (monitor employee absences / attendance).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge of all major disciplines within human resources.
• Ability to work comfortably with all levels and all areas of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, negotiations).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience in the electric utility industry and/or a Union environment is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of HR Labor Relations experience preferred.
• PHR / SPHR is preferred

Physical Requirements

Up to 25% travel required within NY State.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $93,000- $127,600. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].