United Airlines
Job title:
Manager – Labor Relations (Hybrid)
Company
United Airlines
Job description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.At United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing a workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our organization. Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!Key Responsibilities:In this role, you will provide guidance to Inflight Services and the enterprise on the application and interpretation of the Flight Attendant Agreement. You will regularly advise on investigations, discipline, settlements, and other matters involving our flight attendants. As a representative on the Dispute Resolution Committee, you will support the grievance process by representing the company with the union to resolve outstanding Notices of Dispute (grievances). You will also participate in preparing witnesses for arbitration, and serving on the System Board of Adjustment. Additionally, you will assist with the negotiation and implementation of the Flight Attendant Agreement and other projects as directed by the Managing Director of Labor Relations – Inflight & International.
- Has knowledge and an understanding of unions and labor environments
- Drafts grievance responses, position statements, disciplinary letters, settlements, and other related correspondence
- Conducts dispute resolution responsibilities with employee groups represented by CBA(s)
- Prepares contract language, letters relating to industrial relations activities, and training, and monitors the interpretation and application of contracts.
- Supports policy awareness on initiatives related to labor and employment
- Supports materials for negotiations with union representatives
- Supports compliance for represented employee group(s) for routine cases
- Helps execute activities surrounding arbitration dockets and serves as company representative at arbitration hearings, mediation, and other dispute resolution processing
- Supports internal team and business units in dispute resolution process
- Communicates and develops positive relationships with local union officials
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- 4+ years of relevant experience in labor relations, legal, or employee relations
- Ability to interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements
- Comprehensive understanding of unions, labor environments, and employment law
- Ability to maintain positive labor/management relations
- Ability to manage the grievance process
- Strong negotiation, consensus-building, analytical thinking, and communication skills
- 30% travel or as needed
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- 5+ years airline operations experience and RLA (Railway Labor Act) experience
- Strong LR or Union background
- Strong analytical and writing skills
Expected salary
Location
USA
Job date
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:58:38 GMT
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