Director, Labor Relations

Director, Labor Relations
Job
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location:

Various, United States
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Department:
Labor Relations NYCTA
Description

JOB TITLE:

Director of Labor Relations, Field Operations
SALARY RANGE: $139,190 to $144,627
DEPT/DIV:
Labor Relations
SUPERVISOR:
Senior Director, Labor Relations, Field Operations

LOCATION:

2 Broadway , 13th floor, New York, NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)
DEADLINE:
Until Filled

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
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SUMMARY:

The Director of Labor Relations, Field Operations, is responsible for managing labor/management relations across multiple Bus/Subway divisions and/or Operations Support departments. This role ensures the consistent interpretation, administration, and application of collective bargaining agreements, as well as department/division policies, rules, regulations, and practices.

The incumbent will represent the division(s) and serve as a hearing officer during pre-arbitration hearings, actively participating in case preparation and presentation itionally, the Director provides guidance to all levels of management within the division on employee availability, drafting disciplinary charges, and responding to grievances, including researching and preparing written responses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct and manage the Division's disciplinary process, including advising General Managers, Division Chiefs, and departmental managers in assessing appropriate action and drafting disciplinary charges; recommend and provide guidance regarding 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 on behalf of the General Managers, Chief Officers, or other Departmental/Division Chiefs; 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 General Managers and other 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 the discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
Other duties as…