Director, Employee & Labor Relations (Remote)
This position is an individual contributor senior lead professional and widely recognized leading expert in Employee and Labor relations who oversees the development and implementation of new employee and labor relations programs, provides oversight to the development and implementation of documents in support of the employee experience, represents the organization on labor relations matters, and strategizes long-term projects to focus on positive employee relations initiatives.
This position can be worked remotely or from any Collins Aerospace location in the U.S.
Advises on contract negotiation, grievance cases, arbitrations, conciliations and federal and state labor legislation. Represents management in collective bargaining with unions representing company employees; provides counsel and assistance to management.
Consults with other human resources managers and executive management to provide guidance on personnel policy such as wages, benefits, pensions and work rules and practices.
Oversees the development and implementation of new employee and labor relations programs and policies.
Oversees labor relations matters in addressing complex and comprehensive disputes in the event an employee is dissatisfied with or a grievance is not resolved through grievance proceedings.
Creates new and innovative solutions for information regarding positive employee relations and employee advocacy. Strategizes long-term projects to focus on employee and labor relations projects and initiatives.
Oversees the development and implementation of counter-proposal language used in the development of collective bargaining agreements and in response to labor grievances.
Provides coaching and leadership to new employee relations and labor relations partners on addressing employee disputes, investigations, and maintaining a positive work environment.
Consults HR executive management as needed for information on talent management, total rewards and other HR policies and programs that is used to inform decision making during labor contract negotiations and grievance procedures.
Administers and maintains compliance policies.
Oversees management and implementation of labor policy.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of prior relevant experience OR
Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience OR
In absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience is Required
Must be willing to travel up to 35%
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience setting operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.
Ability to develop and effectively leverage relationships across HR and within the business unit
Ability to coach, consult and influence leaders regarding the importance of good “people” practices and the links to business success; ability to conduct effective presentations, facilitate meetings
Ability to be approachable and empathetic to employee needs
Experience with conflict resolution in the work environment and mediating between parties
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Human Resources is committed to making Collins Aerospace a great place to work, grow and belong by recruiting, onboarding, developing, rewarding and retaining the very best talent our industry has to offer. By fostering the right culture for our employees to learn and fulfill their potential, Human Resources positively impact our business’s success – every day. Join our team and help us soar to new heights.
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
Autism Benefit
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Adoption Assistance
Best Doctors, second opinion program
And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
Note:
Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
- Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.