Manager, Labor Relations

John Deere•Waterloo, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: People and Culture (CA) Title: Manager, Labor Relations - 117199 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Manager, Labor Relations for JD Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will: Develop and execute Labor Relations strategy for the unit to include responsibility for managing the collective bargaining agreement, oversight of workforce planning, pay plan administration, continuous improvement, productivity, and employee and community relations Lead the investigation and resolution of cases involving production and maintenance employees, taking personal responsibility for unique, complex, and/or highly confidential cases that require deep investigation Develop policies, procedures, and related guidelines for the function, ensuring compliance with external requirements and integration with the broader functional policy framework Make authoritative recommendations about technical or professional solutions that would significantly improve business performance to include productivity and labor cost management Manage relationships with local union officials, front line leaders, and corporate labor CoE Develop and propose negotiating positions consistent with business objectives; participate in negotiations to deliver outcomes that meet the objectives and are consistent with the organization's values VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Requirements

LR Function
Employee Relations: Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on making sure that the organization manages its employee relations within a clear framework that embodies corporate values and policies, while also complying with all legal requirements. (5+years)
Policy and procedures: Uses expertise to act as the organizational authority on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives. (5+ years)
Negotiation: Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to negotiate independently while providing guidance and training to others on how to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests. (5+ years)
Senior Factory Staff Leader
Action Planning: Applies expertise to act as the organizational authority on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. (5+ years)
Data Collection and Analysis: Acts as the organizational authority and established expert on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. (5+ years)
Planning and Organizing: Uses expertise to act as organizational authority on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives. (5+ years)
Cultural Transformation Champion:
Communicates Effectively: Applies comprehensive knowledge to act independently while providing guidance and training to others on using clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies. (5+ years)
Strategic Mindset: Anticipates trends, identifies opportunities, and shapes operational plans that position organization for long-term success (5+ years)
Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. (5+ years)

Nice To Haves

Multi-Unit Labor Relations Experience
Relevant experience with John Deere’s Incentive Pay Plan administration
Familiarity with UAW contract administration to include local provisions within Waterloo
Administration of customer support continuity plans
Prior first chair negotiation experience, prior responsibility for grievance resolutions, involvement in arbitrations, & responding to inquiries from government agencies, to include unfair labor practice charges (ULPs) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, JD, Labor Relations, MBA
Substantial general work experience in Manufacturing Operations/Labor Relations
Comprehensive job experience as a People Leader

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Labor Relations strategy for the unit to include responsibility for managing the collective bargaining agreement, oversight of workforce planning, pay plan administration, continuous improvement, productivity, and employee and community relations
Lead the investigation and resolution of cases involving production and maintenance employees, taking personal responsibility for unique, complex, and/or highly confidential cases that require deep investigation
Develop policies, procedures, and related guidelines for the function, ensuring compliance with external requirements and integration with the broader functional policy framework
Make authoritative recommendations about technical or professional solutions that would significantly improve business performance to include productivity and labor cost management
Manage relationships with local union officials, front line leaders, and corporate labor CoE
Develop and propose negotiating positions consistent with business objectives; participate in negotiations to deliver outcomes that meet the objectives and are consistent with the organization's values

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use