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    Senior Labor Relations Representative - New York, United States - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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    Position at MTA Headquarters


    JOB TITLE:
    Senior Labor Relations Representative


    SALARY RANGE:
    $90,000 - $100,000


    HAY POINTS:
    551

    DEPT/


    DIV:
    Labor Relations


    SUPERVISOR:
    Assistant Director, Labor Relations


    LOCATION:
    420 Lexington Ave, 11th Floor


    HOURS OF WORK:
    8:30am - 5:00pm


    DEADLINE:
    Open Until Filled

    This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.


    SUMMARY:


    Provide counsel and direction on the administration of labor agreements to ensure Metro-North Railroad's (MNR) primary mission to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation service to the public.

    This position provides experienced interpretation and advisement on labor-management activities, collective bargaining agreements and labor law to protect MNR's financial interests and promote its strategic goals, with an objective to prevent and resolve labor disputes.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Arrange, attend, and participate in monthly conferences with union representatives to discuss contract grievance and employee discipline appeals; perform analytical review of claims, grievances, and discipline transcripts; prepare substantive letters of decision to Union General Chairman within specified time limitations set forth in collective bargaining agreements.
    • Provide prompt and accurate response to labor contract questions or concerns raised by operating department managers by telephone or email inquiries. Prepare written responses to correspondence received from outside agencies, unions, and employees.
    • Draft legal briefs and serve as the MNR management advocate at final and binding arbitration sanctioned by the National Mediation Board for all contract grievance and employee discipline cases.
    • Provide leadership and management on the interpretation and application of Collective Bargaining Agreements. Provide formal and informal instruction to Supervisors and Managers on the application of the labor agreements and on resolving disputes.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


    • Working knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws.
    • Working knowledge of mediation techniques.
    • Familiarity with the interpretation and application of FMLA and ADA.
    • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels in the Company and external contacts.
    • Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, arbitration procedures and the ability to analyze labor issues and apply the agreements to those issues.
    • Must be able to conform to specific time limitations and deadlines.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or comparable applications.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    REQUIRED:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Labor Relations or related field.
    • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Labor Relations, including labor contract administration, grievance handling and the presentation of arbitration cases.
    • A law degree or Master's Degree in labor relations (or a related discipline), with two years of related experience, may be substituted for the above required experience.

    PREFERRED:

    • Law Degree strongly preferred.
    • Master's Degree in Industrial/Labor Relations or related major.
    • Familiarity and Experience with Metro-North Collective Bargaining Agreements.

    OTHER INFORMATION:


    Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").


    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


    MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

    The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.


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