Director, Labor Relations - Indianapolis - Allison Transmission

Description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program
• On-site blood drives
• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women's Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

Job Description:

As a Director of Labor Relations, you serve as a key member of the Americas HR Business Team with primary responsibility to negotiate and manage labor contracts and facilitate communication between Management and Union Representatives. You partner with Management, Union Representatives, and Human Resources to build a positive work environment grounded in employee relations, conflict resolution, and change management. You provide management oversight of a team to lead the labor relationships at the operating facilities for the Americas to build a harmonious relationship between management and employees while protecting the company's interests and rights.

Director of Labor Relations Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Champion Contract Negotiation: Lead meaningful change by negotiating collective bargaining agreements with multiple labor unions, ensuring that both management and employee interests are represented through effective labor law and compliance strategies.
• Resolution Process: Foster trust, navigate challenges, and address and resolve employee matters, acting as a mediator between employees and management. Oversee and/or conduct investigations regarding labor relations issues with integrity, and participate in discipline and grievance procedures in accordance with CBA requirements. Apply proven conflict resolution and employee engagement practices to sustain positive outcomes.
• Policy Development: Draft, refine, and implement labor relations policies, ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and alignment with organizational HR strategy and business goals.
• Training and Guidance: Serve as a trusted advisor on labor relations matters. Provide training and guidance to management and employees on labor law interpretation, contract administration, and grievance procedures.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research to support negotiations and provide data-driven insights to management on labor relations matters. Stay current on new labor laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Develop Strategy and Financial Modeling: Lead strategy with business and finance partners to design business-aligned labor relations strategies that enhance workforce planning, improve productivity, and maintain employee engagement.
• Understanding and Interpreting: Resolve labor disputes and ensure all labor-related activities comply with regulations. Proactively interpret and administer labor contracts, including grievances, working hours and overtime, vacation and time off, wages and salaries, employee welfare, healthcare, pensions, and union practices. Utilize process improvement and continuous improvement approaches to strengthen relationships and reduce risk.

What You bring to the Team:

As a Director of Labor Relations, you're a seasoned labor relations professional who thrives in complex, unionized environments and takes pride in fostering collaboration between management and employees. You bring deep expertise in labor law, collective bargaining, and strategic workforce planning. You communicate with clarity and confidence at the negotiation table, offer strategic insight that supports both operational goals and employee engagement, and lead with integrity while mentoring and developing others.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong understanding of labor laws with relevant qualifications or certifications
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a labor relations capacity
• Proven experience negotiating and managing multiple labor contracts, including exposure to the UAW and USW
• Demonstrated ability to sit at the negotiation table as first or second chair
• Familiarity with the negotiation process and conflict resolution strategies
• Experience operating in a manufacturing or industrially organized environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and labor relations software for grievance management
• History of leading teams and supporting professional growth and development
• Experience designing and defining labor relations strategies that drive business performance and employee engagement while maintaining legal compliance
• Ability to provide strategic guidance on both global and local labor agreements

Preferred

• Advanced labor relations or legal certifications
• Experience with multinational labor relations practices

Travel

• Domestic travel up to 25% of the time
• Occasional international travel as circumstances arise

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ati+- .

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.