Supervisor, Union Positions Admin

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra Commuter Rail seeks a Mechanical Labor Program Supervisor to oversee maintenance labor databases, apprentice programs, and staffing decisions. You will manage postings, awards, bumps, and discipline in line with labor agreements while ensuring compliant records and training progress for staff.

Reporting to the Chief Mechanical Officer, you will coordinate recruitment, evaluate performance, and ensure safety and policy compliance across maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HR, labor, or payroll.
• . Four years of HR, labor contract administration, position control, or payroll experience.
• . Knowledge of job classification and seniority in collective bargaining agreements.
• . Knowledge of grievance and disciplinary processes in CBAs.
• . Proficiency with MS Office; Excel, Access, Word.
• . Ability to supervise staff and maintain confidentiality.
• . Ability to meet tight union deadlines.
• . Familiarity with attendance and performance records management.

Responsibilities

• Assign, guide, monitor, and approve staff tasks.
• Ensure training needs are identified and evaluated.
• Supervise bi-weekly job postings and awards; manage bumps and abolishments per agreements.
• Maintain personnel databases and files for contract and management employees.
• Administer the Mechanical Apprentice Program with departments and veterans records.
• Coordinate hiring actions, interviews, and candidate recommendations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Maximo-Asset Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Maximo-Asset Management

Job description

Description

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range

$73,623.00 - $110,436.00

Description

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Mechanical coordinates and oversees the repair, inspection, cleaning, rebuilding, replacing and maintenance of 1,180 pieces of rolling stock used in commuter service. The department’s goal is to provide safe, clean and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to the standards of the Federal Railroad Administration, Association of American Railroads, American Public Transit Association and the original equipment manufacturers.

Reporting directly to the Chief Mechanical Officer, the position will be responsible for supervising the maintenance and administration of all departmental labor force databases including: job postings, awards, bumps, abolishments, seniority, discipline, and work histories for use in employee transfers, bumping, and promotions, in accordance with applicable labor agreements. The position will also coordinate and administer the Mechanical Apprentice Program.

The primary duties include: Assign, provide guidance, monitor, and approve tasks perform by staff. Ensure training needs are met and evaluate performance. Supervise and manage bi-weekly job postings and awards, facilitate bumps, and oversee abolishments in accordance with applicable labor agreements. Maintain databases and personnel files containing information on contract and management employees including records of termination, leave of absences, and pending hearings. Administer the Mechanical Apprentice Program including working with the Workforce Education Department and division managers to place apprentices for on-the-job training (OJT), track progress throughout the length of the program, and submit verification of hours in the program for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Submit department requisitions for open positions, conduct candidate interviews for the apprentice program and for union positions, and participate in recommending hires. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, OR in lieu of a specified degree, a combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four (4) years of human resources, labor contract administration, position control, or payroll related experience.
• In addition to #1 above, must have a minimum of four (4) years of human resources, labor contract administration, position control, or payroll related experience.
• Considerable knowledge of job classification and seniority in collective bargaining agreements.
• Considerable knowledge of grievance and disciplinary processes in collective bargaining agreements.
• Good knowledge of general administrative functions.
• Good knowledge of the Maximo-Asset Management Program.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically in Excel, Access, and Word.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to meet collective bargained union agreement deadlines.
• Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.