Labor Relations Director - Remote

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* About us:

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* This is a new opportunity to join our People Team atCBRE. The People Director for Labor Relations is an integral role for our clients to help us provide exceptional Facilities Management services. Thisrole will support both our Property Management Business and our Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) platform.

We are looking for someone who can serve asthe subject matter expert for labor relations for the Company's US business units. Plan and direct the labor relations activities including strategy,collective bargaining negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance and arbitration procedures, NLRB actions, and national and local union relationships. Perform work that requires in-depth knowledge, analysis,judgment and resolution of complex situations and circumstances. Interface withGWS account leaders, PM managing directors, People business partners and labor organization representatives and work with minimal direct supervision.

** What you'll do:*
* + Provide     advice and counsel to account management teams and People business     partners regarding local and national labor relations.

+ Oversee     and lead negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, interpret     contract language, support management in administration of grievance and     arbitration procedures, and provide guidance to management during contract     negotiations.

+ Conduct     analysis of the economic and operational impact of bargaining proposals     and advise management on bargaining goals. Formulate, recommend and     execute negotiation strategy. Write contract language.

+ Communicate     with payroll and HRIS departments and create collective bargaining     agreement summaries to enable administration of payroll and benefit fund     requirements.

+ Review     and approve union trust fund participation agreements.

+ Support     administration of contract settlements, release agreements, memorandum     agreements, and side letter agreements between the Company and the unions.
This includes negotiation, conferring with stakeholders, determining cost,     and partnering with legal department on language specific to each case.

+ Manage     relations with local and national labor unions.

+ Use     subject matter expertise to respond to inquiries from senior People     leaders and management on labor strategy related to potential new business     opportunities and union-represented employee transitions.

+ Support     business development teams by performing due diligence analysis on     collective bargaining agreements for potential new business opportunities.

+ Provide     internal reports and information concerning the Company's labor relations     activity. Use data analysis to support business decisions.

+ Provide     business partner and management training on managing in a unionized     environment. Support People and management teams in non-union locations in     maintaining a union-free environment.

+ Manage     Company response to union organizing campaigns, representation petitions,     and other matters before the NLRB.

+ Maintain     relationships with outside labor counsel and manage ad hoc engagements.

+ Other     duties may be assigned.

** What you'll need:*
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university and a minimum of 10 years of related experience. Masters degree (MA/MS) preferred.

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation preferred.

Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret business documents. Ability to respond effectively to issues and to maintain confidentiality. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on topics to employees. Ability to empower and negotiate effectively with key employees and client groups to take desired action.

Requires knowledge of basic financial and accounting terms and principles. Ability to manage the departmental budget. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and prepare sophisticated spreadsheets using Excel functions.

Ability to solve problems and take care of a variety of options in situations. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Intermediate Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills required. Knowledge of People Soft.

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a…