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VP of Labor Relations
The VP of Labor Relations is the principal point of contact responsible for representing ISS Facility Services, Inc., including its affiliate Guckenheimer Services, LLC, in all union matters in the United States and Canada. This position can be a fully remote position, or geographically office based in or near San Antonio, Texas. This position reports to the General Counsel for North America.
Key responsibilities:
- Proactively plan, set objectives, and develop appropriate strategies and tactics with operational management that strive to achieve efficient, cost driven labor agreements.
- Serves as the chief spokesperson in union negotiations and/or provide strategic direction to others handling negotiations.
- Establish and maintain strong, constructive working relationships with labor union representatives.
- Establish and maintain strong, constructive working relationships with Company clients related to union matters.
- Strategically manages the defense of unfair labor practice charges, grievances, and arbitrations and provides leadership and assistance to others, including external counsel, handling defense work.
- Provides advice and guidance on strategies for effective communications with union employees and union leaders to minimize labor issues.
- Advises Company leaders regarding the labor relations aspects of business issues, including providing proactive communication with and input to commercial team involving union pricing and potential pension liability for new or expanded business opportunities.
- Partner with business executives, and lead development and implementation of long and short-term strategic labor relations objectives.
- Provide strategic advice to internal clients, including human resources professionals, business leaders and managers regarding labor laws and union contractual obligations to further business objectives in both union and non-union environments.
- Develop and execute collective bargaining strategy to benefit the Company long-term.
- Oversee union contract compliance and administration for all collective bargaining agreements.
- Act as labor point of contact and coordinator of external counsel in grievances and arbitrations and in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board
- Provide legal advice and support for Taft-Hartley plan audits
- Create training for HR and management related to union issues.
Minimum Requirements:
- B.A. from accredited University, preference for business-related studies
- At least 8 years direct experience in labor relations, including negotiating collective bargaining agreements, with preference for the facilities industry
- Strong communication skills, including ability to navigate a large, publicly traded organization with multiple stakeholder groups
- Independent ability to draft and provide accurate analysis of collective bargaining contracts.
- Travel required as-needed for in-person meetings, including by air
Preferred Requirements:
- J.D. from accredited law school
- At least 5 years relevant labor and employment law practice
- Experience with California-based and Canadian labor unions
ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $210000 per year- $250000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.
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