Director, Labor Relations, B&T

Director, Labor Relations, B&T

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

• Posting No. 12881
• Job Title:
  
  Director, Labor Relations, B&T
• Department:
  Labor Relations
• Work Location:
  
  B&T (Randall’s Island)
• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $139,190 - $144,627
• Deadline:
  Until filled
• Telework:
  One day per week

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

• 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 department 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.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Advanced facilitation, mediation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to cope with conflicting points of view, function under pressure while demonstrating integrity, fair-mindedness and a persuasive, confident persona.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and come to direct solutions through independent decision making.
• Proficiency in drafting contractual language, grievance decisions &…