Senior Labor Relations Arbitration Lead

CSX Transportation, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Transportation, Inc. is seeking a skilled Labor Relations professional to lead discipline appeals and interpretation grievances under the Railway Labor Act.

You will develop case strategy, coordinate with labor organizations, and advise field management on CBA requirements and discipline processes. The role requires strong advocacy, analytical abilities, and the use of AI-enabled tools to enhance research, drafting, and decision support while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in Labor Relations, HR, employment law support, railroad operations, or related field.
• Strong written, oral, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline appeals and grievance strategies under applicable law.
• Advise management on CBA requirements and discipline processes.
• Prepare written positions and summarize case law and past practice.
• Use data and AI tools to enhance research, drafting, and analysis.
• Coordinate with Labor Relations, HR, Legal, and Operations to meet business objectives.

Skills

Advocacy

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Oral communication

Written communication

AI tooling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

PeopleSoft HRIS

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

CSX Transportation, Inc. is seeking a skilled Labor Relations professional to lead discipline appeals and interpretation grievances under the Railway Labor Act.

You will develop case strategy, coordinate with labor organizations, and advise field management on CBA requirements and discipline processes. The role requires strong advocacy, analytical abilities, and the use of AI-enabled tools to enhance research, drafting, and decision support while safeguarding confidential information.