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Senior Area Managing Director, Labor Relations - Long Beach, United States - Pacific Maritime Association
Description
ABOUT PMA
Put your experience and talents to work in a role with a unique company - the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
PMA is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that serves as a multi-employer collective bargaining agent for approximately 75 shipping lines, stevedore companies and marine terminal operators at California, Oregon and Washington ports.
West Coast port operations (including non-containerized cargo such as bulk and autos) now support 9.2 million U.S. jobs and contribute 12.5 percent of the U.S. GDP.
PMA's primary purpose is to negotiate and administer labor contracts with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union on behalf of the Association's member companies, as well as administrating payroll and certain benefits.
Our headquarters and administrative office is located in San Francisco, California, with area offices in Southern California (Long Beach and satellite offices in San Diego and Port Hueneme) and the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon and Seattle and Tacoma, Washington) in addition to Northern California (Oakland).
SUMMARY
This Senior Level Labor Relations position requires a seasoned professional with over 15 years of director-level experience in labor relations, particularly within the ILWU maritime sector.
The role focuses on strategic oversight of labor operations in Southern California, reporting to the Vice President of Labor Relations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, the ability to build high-performing teams, and a people-centered approach.
This role is designed to expand the reach and breadth of daily labor operations oversight provided by PMA's highest volume port Area.
Reporting to the Vice President of Labor Relations, Southern California, and working closely with the Assistant Area Directors, the Senior Director is responsible for the development and execution of labor relations strategy in Southern California.
The Senior Area Director integrates LR strategies with other functional areas including, but not limited to training, benefits, administrative services, and allocations to enhance coordination and improve efficiency.
JOB DUTIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly manage Assistant Area Directors and indirectly oversee labor relations staff.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position is based in Long Beach, California, with some travel to various ports. PMA offers a collaborative work environment with flexibility for hybrid schedules and occasional remote work.
WORK LOCATION
One World Trade Center, Long Beach, California.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, auto allowance, and discretionary bonus.
EEO STATEMENT
PMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
