Manager Labor Relations

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Manager of Labor Relations at its Davenport location, where you will lead a team and manage labor agreements while fostering positive relations with employees. You will oversee union negotiations and ensure compliance with labor laws, enhancing workforce stability and productivity within a large facility.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Higher performance bonuses

401K and Defined Contribution plans

Healthcare benefits with employer contributions

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Employee Purchase Plan for discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in union negotiations and employee relations.
• Extensive knowledge of labor laws and compliance.
• Strong skills in problem-solving and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of global labor relations strategy.
• Lead labor contract negotiations for union employees.
• Monitor labor cost models and productivity metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Costing Analysis

Data Trend Analysis

Education

Master's Degree or Equivalent Level

Job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa- Davenport
Function: People and Culture (CA)
Title: Manager Labor Relations-113728
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As aManager Labor RelationsforJD Davenport Works located in Davenport, IA, you will:

• Manages the execution of the global labor relations strategy at John Deere Davenport Works, including administration of the labor agreement, dispute resolution, workforce planning, outreach, and recruitment, and deployment of labor relations policies, processes and tools.
• Monitors administration of pay plans, productivity metrics, continuous improvement process and labor cost models.
• This position manages a team of Labor Relations professionals at a location that typically has 1,000 or more union employees at mid cycle.
• Leads unit activities in regards to labor contract negotiations.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• 8+ years of progressively more responsible work experience that includes a role in union negotiations, and significant employee relations consultation.
• Proficient in costing analysis of economic proposals.
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills, including proven problem solving and planning skills.
• Experience and interest in process improvement techniques and benchmarking.
• Ability to identify and analyze trends from a variety of data sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are adaptive to educationally and organizationally diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and a wide range of management levels and departments.
• Self-directed, yet able to work in a matrix reporting structure and manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of information technology, including software technology, used in the HR function.

What Makes You Standout

• 3+ years of general supervision experience.
• 10+ years general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level.
• Juris Doctor.

Education

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Level

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$143,724.00 -$215,580.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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