DIR, EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS

The GEO Group•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Summary Under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, the Director, Employee and Labor Relations oversees and manages the company's employee and labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Director, Employee and Labor Relations maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees and management to promote employee satisfaction. Maintains and builds upon satisfactory labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and assists all levels of management on labor matters. The Director, Employee and Labor Relations partners with legal counsel to investigate and ensure proper responses to EEOC charges, employment related litigation, etc. Administers the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy. Develops, maintains and tracks the company’s performance to the Affirmative Action Program. Prepares and files EEO-1 report annually and maintains other required records and reports. The Director, Employee and Labor Relations coordinates employment related compliance in terms of I-9 Forms, drug testing, and records management. Develops and applies corporate policies regarding employment practices to ensure compliance with the state, federal and local regulations. Participates in field audits such as OFCCP, FLSA, etc. as required. Ensures that all employee records contain the required documentation and information to comply with current policies and applicable state, federal and local regulations. Manages vendor relationships with firms that provide outsourced employee and labor relations services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or Business Administration required.
Ten (10) years’ experience employee and labor relations.
Broad experience in regulatory compliance systems including strong knowledge of employment law, federal, state and local labor regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and EEO regulations.
Ability to enhance the workplace and collaborate with others to ensure the company is the employer of choice in our industry.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staffing policies and procedures is required.
High energy level and superior interpersonal abilities.
Forward thinking, creative with high ethical standards.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing vendor and client relationships.
Must be able to research information and analyze data and possess the ability to use judgment to recommend plans of action that are consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or government law.
Demonstrated ability to seek out and suggest alternate procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence and present to senior leadership or respond to inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies as required.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.
Must have a sound working knowledge of statistical concepts, methods and data collection procedures.
Frequent travel with overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree for an accredited university preferred.
Certification (SPHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the company's employee and labor relations programs, policies, and procedures.
Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees and management to promote employee satisfaction.
Maintains and builds upon satisfactory labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and assists all levels of management on labor matters.
Partners with legal counsel to investigate and ensure proper responses to EEOC charges, employment related litigation, etc.
Administers the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
Develops, maintains and tracks the company’s performance to the Affirmative Action Program.
Prepares and files EEO-1 report annually and maintains other required records and reports.
Coordinates employment related compliance in terms of I-9 Forms, drug testing, and records management.
Develops and applies corporate policies regarding employment practices to ensure compliance with the state, federal and local regulations.
Participates in field audits such as OFCCP, FLSA, etc. as required.
Ensures that all employee records contain the required documentation and information to comply with current policies and applicable state, federal and local regulations.
Manages vendor relationships with firms that provide outsourced employee and labor relations services.
Performs other duties as assigned.