Labor Relations Specialist

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CAT02: Carrier -Collierville, TN 97 South Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN, 38017 USA

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your human resources career, then we have a great opportunity for you. We are seeking a high-energy, self-starter to drive key human resources and labor relations initiatives while promoting a strong culture!

About this role:

We are seeking a Labor Relations specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys meeting challenges head-on. This position is located in Collierville, TN, a suburb of Memphis, in a 950,000-square-foot facility, with over 1,500 represented employees during peak season. This is a high visibility role given that the factory is Carrier’s largest and most profitable facility; success in this role will pave the way to further opportunities within the Carrier business.

This position will spearhead and support the administration of the organization's labor and employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. This position will be instrumental in collective bargaining, grievance procedure administration, arbitration preparation, preliminary responses to unfair labor practice charges, and union awareness training. This role will coach business leaders in performance management and talent development as well as serve as a subject matter expert in the consistent application and interpretation of company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and advise on labor relation issues in accordance with the new CBA
• Administer and manage the grievance process and all meetings in relation to contract language.
• Actively participate in the labor-management meetings
• Counsel Managers and Supervisors on step responses to grievances
• Ensure oversight and consistent application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Research complex labor and employee issues, and if necessary, coordinate efforts with Corporate HR and/or Legal
• Advise and assist Corporate Leadership in the proper application of Company HR Programs
• Provide consultation and mediation regarding work-related issues, conflicts, and subject area policy/procedures questions, contract interpretation.
• Assess and define the current state of Management Development functions and propose new strategies to improve processes
• Keep management informed on pertinent workforce issues and concerns
• Coordinate Employee Engagement Survey to achieve operational goals through survey follow-up and execution of action plans
• Assist with interpreting policies, regulations, and programs in a manner conducive to Company goals and values
• Provide Human/Labor Relations training at all levels of Plant operations as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 + years of experience in HR/Employee Relations

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 + years of labor relations experience, in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have shift flexibility
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills and proven track record to influence downstream and upstream
• Must be a self-starter with excitement and eagerness to engage with plant, union, and cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of lean principles, 6 Sigma methodology, and a continuous improvement mindset

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Carrier 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.

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