Manager Labor Relations

Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Manager to provide their expertise managing, administering, and negotiating Labor contracts. Come grow your career at Raytheon! We are seeking an accomplished Employee and Labor Relations Manager to join the Human Resources team in Andover, MA. This individual will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of Labor Relations strategies that promote an ongoing positive work environment.

Additionally, the candidate of choice will support the administration of collective bargaining agreements, provide contract negotiations support, and manage grievances and arbitrations. The successful candidate will support the Labor Relations team and report to the Director of Labor Relations for the Northeast.

• Prepare for and support contract negotiations
• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with Local and International Union representatives
• Develop successful relationship, and collaborate with teams, and HR functional partners in support of represented employees and business operations
• Act as a grievance POC for the company
• Prepare for grievances in the final step of the process prior to arbitration
• Assist with the preparation for and participate in arbitrations as the company advocate
• Lead Labor Relations efforts from day-to-day activities to strategic contractual implementations, grievance, and negotiations activity
• Advise all levels of management in the interpretation of the law and collective bargaining agreements
• Develop and provide training in all related areas to supervisors and managers
• Serve as advisor, mentor and coach for leaders to facilitate achievement of objectives and improve performance and potential
• Establish programs and processes to facilitate creation of a positive work environment, conduct site assessments/audits
• Drive Labor Relations policy, processes and practices to ensure effective execution and compliance
• Lead and participate in HR projects that support business and HR initiatives
• Partner with operations/managers on issues including manpower alignment, hiring, promotions, transfers, and reductions-in-force

All aspects of Labor and Employee Relations you may not have experienced. This position works in a dynamic environment involved in both large and small Unions with complex issues and collaborative working styles to accomplish the best solutions possible.

You will work in a team environment supporting and being supported by other ELR professionals, which will allow you to take in many decades of Labor Relations experience.

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of experience
• 3+ years of labor relations experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Experience managing grievances
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and Labor Relations organizations
• Experience in supporting union contract negotiations including developing or editing contract language
• Ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at all levels in the organization including executives
• Strong presentation, facilitation…