Director, Labor Relations, B&T

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

125d • $139,190 - $144,627

About The Position

The Director Labor Relations for MTA Bridges and Tunnels (B&T) performs labor/management relations functions for all Department and Divisions within B&T to ensure consistent interpretation, administration and application of various collective bargaining agreements, Departments/Divisions policies rules, regulations, and practices. The incumbent represents the Company and serves as a hearing officer at pre-arbitration hearings and actively participates in the preparation and presentation of cases at arbitration. The incumbent advises all levels of management within B&T on employee availability issues, the drafting of disciplinary charges and the proper responses to grievances, which includes researching and preparing written responses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years related experience, of which 4 years must have been in a supervisory/leadership position.
• Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• A Juris Doctorate (J.D)
• Five (5) years of labor relations experience.
• Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Company's disciplinary process, including advising General Managers, Division Chiefs, and departmental managers in assessing appropriate action and drafting disciplinary charges; recommend and guide necessary investigations.
• Provide advice and guidance regarding Departmental responses to contract and other labor disputes; negotiate the resolution of labor disputes within contractual parameters.
• Represent the Division(s) and serve as hearing officer for all pre-arbitration hearings provided for under the various Collective Bargaining Agreements and agency policy where applicable; research and prepare written responses; participate in the preparation and presentation of cases at arbitration.
• Direct and manage review of attendance records, sick documentation, and related investigations; provide advice and guidance to divisional managers regarding employee availability issues, including appropriate strategy and disciplinary charges, where appropriate.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and implementation of labor contracts; ensure overall and consistent application of labor relations agreements and policies authority wide.
• Supervise support staff and administer work. Manage and direct the timely processing of disciplinary and grievance matters and ensure timely notice of hearings and accurate system tracking.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary.
• Review the performance of staff and create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week.
• 30 days after hire eligibility for telework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree