Senior Labor Relations Leader – Hybrid & Strategic Negotiator

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework one day per week

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Deputy Chief Labor Relations Officer for LIRR. This executive will develop and implement negotiation and dispute resolution strategies to control labor costs and increase productivity, while shaping productive labor/management relationships across LIRR contracts.

Reporting to the Chief Employee Relations & Administration Officer, the role leads a professional staff, directs negotiations and arbitration initiatives, and ensures consistent

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of labor relations.
• Familiarity with the Federal Railway Labor Act.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Experience negotiating and resolving disputes.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations and labor policy development.
• Oversee arbitrations and labor litigation.
• Prepare for contract negotiations with executives and unions.
• Coach staff and ensure progressive discipline practices.
• Maintain labor relations with external agencies.

Skills

Broad knowledge of labor relations

Federal Railway Labor Act knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational and presentation skills

Staff leadership

Negotiation and dispute resolution

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS degree

JD or related advanced degree preferred

MA/MS in related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Deputy Chief Labor Relations Officer for LIRR. This executive will develop and implement negotiation and dispute resolution strategies to control labor costs and increase productivity, while shaping productive labor/management relationships across LIRR contracts.

Reporting to the Chief Employee Relations & Administration Officer, the role leads a professional staff, directs negotiations and arbitration initiatives, and ensures consistent