Labor Relations Manager

Guardian Flight; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical response service is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to oversee collective bargaining negotiations and maintain labor-management relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor relations, with experience supervising staff and leading negotiations in a remote role. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with supervisory experience and at least 3 years as a chief negotiator for multiple agreements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Labor Relations and Emergency Medical Services.
• Experience as chief negotiator for multiple collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong background in advising management on labor issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead chief negotiations for collective bargaining agreements.
• Supervise and train team members for effective onboarding.
• Provide guidance on union organizing and employee relations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Negotiation skills

Labor relations expertise

Union organizing knowledge

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Labor Relations Manager

Location: REMOTE

Annual Compensation: $175,000.00 DOE

This position is bonus eligible

The Labor Relations Manager acts as the chief/lead negotiator for collective bargaining negotiations; leads internal campaigns to remain union free; assists in maintaining satisfactory labor-management relations; interprets collective bargaining agreements; assists in grievance procedures; and assists/advises all operational levels on labor matters.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and providing hands-on training to one or more team members, ensuring effective onboarding and skill development.
• Assists national company chief spokesperson in labor negotiations and/or serves as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Provide guidance, direction and education to staff about union organizing. Advises operational staff on labor and employee relations issues and strategies.
• Provides direction and guidance to operational staff on collective bargaining agreements.
• Conducts research, analysis and development of labor relation contract proposals and settlements
• Recommends to the national company chief spokesperson economic guidelines for settlements of negotiations.
• Develops and manages negotiating positions and strategies.
• Monitors trends in the company and nationally on labor issues.
• Coordinates and monitors union-free activities and strike preparedness planning.
• Prepares and presents required and special reports.
• Maintain labor relations database to include CBAs.
• Will direct development and implementation of labor and employee relations training.
• May act as a liaison with federal mediation officials.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to staff engaged in investigations, corrective actions, and the resolution of employee and applicant grievances

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree preferred. Relevant work experience may be substituted for formal education.
• The ideal candidate must have prior supervisory experience, along with a strong background in labor relations and Emergency Medical Services.
• 3+ years’ experience as chief/lead negotiator for multiple CBAs (the Labor team supports over 77 CBAs across the U.S.)
• 2+ years working in Labor Relations with direct involvement leading union free drives, (i.e. advising management, running campaigns, leading contract negotiations, and advising on grievances, etc.)
• 2+ years exposure in union free organizing issues or activities, (i.e. issue identification, union organizing, union free campaigns, union education research).
• Experience managing a heavy travel schedule (60% travel)

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.