Labor Relations Lead for School Transit Operations

Transdev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $86k–$100k

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick days 5

Holidays 12 days

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support the General Manager and Director of Human Resources on labor relations projects, priorities and issues within the Boston Public Schools contract.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Safety and HR, coordinates grievance processes, prepares data for hearings, and interprets collective bargaining agreements to protect employees and the company. The package includes benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred.
• Two years of labor relations or HR experience in a unionized environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor and organization theories, principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to understand sound negotiation and de-escalation principles.
• Thorough knowledge of Wage & Hour, FLSA, NLRA.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.
• Self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor relations program of the property jointly with the General Manager.
• Prepare data for grievance hearings, arbitration proceedings, negotiations, and complaints.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements to protect employees and company.
• Manage the grievance process and provide comprehensive responses.
• Coordinate and schedule labor meetings, grievance and step hearings.
• Attend grievance hearings, arbitrations, and negotiations as needed.
• Maintain grievance logs and ensure deadlines are met.
• Recommend LR practices and objectives to the General Manager for the BPS property.
• Track labor issues and follow-up to resolve items.
• Handle union information requests and act as liaison for labor inquiries.
• Develop and disseminate management reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Submit standard monthly reports to the client.
• Stay updated on policies and regulations affecting HR/LR functions.
• Understand legal requirements affecting HR/LR functions (e.g., Wage & Hour, FLSA, NLRA).
• Maintain contracts and wage documents.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

De-escalation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, law, or related field

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support the General Manager and Director of Human Resources on labor relations projects, priorities and issues within the Boston Public Schools contract.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Safety and HR, coordinates grievance processes, prepares data for hearings, and interprets collective bargaining agreements to protect employees and the company. The package includes benefits and competitive compensation.