Senior Manager, Labor Relations
Company: Lumen Inc
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by
connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and
effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from
the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency.
People power progress.
Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support
shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for
Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human
Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth
consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the
communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across
all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you
need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally
connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
The Senior Manager Labor Relations negotiates and administers
collective bargaining agreements that cover approximately 1,000
unionized employees. The Senior Manager Labor Relations develops
productive relationships with union counterparts, resolves union
related issues in a timely and fair manner, hears and responds to
grievances, and assists in the preparation for arbitration. In
addition, this role provides day-to-day and innovative, strategic
labor relations consultation and support to business leaders of
union represented employees, positioning leaders to achieve
business objectives, and partners with other HR functional areas to
ensure the Labor Relations function delivers high-impact outcomes
as a best-in-class function.
The Main Responsibilities
Serve as first chair in negotiating collective bargaining
agreements with union representatives.
Administer, interpret, and optimize collective bargaining
agreements to serve the needs of the business.
Develop and maintain productive, solution-oriented relationships
with union counterparts, fostering a climate of collaboration and
trust.
Hear and respond to grievances, conduct investigations, and
facilitate arbitration as needed.
Monitor and analyze labor relations trends and best practices,
recommending and implementing improvements.
Advise business leadership and HR partners on labor relations
issues.
What We Look For in a Candidate
8+ years in either a Legal/HR/Labor Relations role in a union
environment
Bachelors Degree required, JD or Masters Degree preferred
First-hand experience in the negotiation and administration of
union collective bargaining agreements, grievance handling, and
union performance management.
Understanding and ability to apply all aspects of the National
Labor Relations Act (NLRA) as well as employment and human
resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts
and practices, including but not limited to Title VII, EEO, ADA and
FMLA; and, associated employment laws
Skills
Contract administration -- strong negotiation, conflict resolution,
and problem-solving skills
Results oriented - perseverance to press through obstacles and
engage the necessary resources to achieve objectives
Communication and influence - highly effective written & verbal
communication along with strong influencing behaviors
Growth mindset - a flexible and growth-oriented mindset, willing to
adapt and learn from feedback
Leadership presence - regular interaction and influence of Director
and above levels, companywide
Analytical mindset - analytical approach with the ability to
translate data into meaningful solutions
Attention to detail - ability to assess high level trends as well
as identify smaller issues that can have broader impact on the
business
Data management - good functional capabilities across the Microsoft
office suite, specifically TEAMs, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and
Power Point
Stakeholder management and reporting - ability to incorporate user
requirements into processes, recommendations, and on-going
programs
Travel required to negotiate collective bargaining agreements
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's
primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top
of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's
qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$111480 - $148630 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC,
and SD.
$117340 - $156450 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO,
MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$123210 - $164280 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR,
and RI.
$129080 - $172100 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA,
NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a
country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as
experience, education, skills, certifications and other business
needs.
What to Expect Next
Based on your job application information you may be given the
opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after
applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a
response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this
video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our
open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send
you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We
strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your
application date.
Requisition #: 333192
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background
screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor
vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position
requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to
the Post Offer section of our FAQ page
(https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns
identified during the background screening may disqualify you from
the new position or your current role. Background results will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will
consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national
origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic
characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status,
pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively,
"protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination
in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring,
compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job
assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive
inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job
duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving
business needs and conditions.
Salary Range
Salary Min :
111480
Salary Max :
172100
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for
this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums
may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills,
experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales
compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for
long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you
can view additional information here.
(https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're
able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move
through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad
range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and
perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial
wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
(https://centurylinkbenefits.com)
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are
governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement
provisions.
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