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Job Description:
- WHY CHOOSE US?
- As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
- The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
- At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
The Director, Labor Relations will be responsible for providing functional leadership and support to business partners and human resource professionals at American Red Cross Biomedical Services operations throughout the United States. Will work independently and as part of a team in the development and execution of labor relations strategies designed to support and enable annual business plans and long-term business initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Will lead negotiation efforts as Chief Spokesperson in assigned territories, working closely with business partners and human resource professionals in the development of targeted objectives in alignment with American Red Cross business initiatives.
- The Red Cross and its Unions strive to work collaboratively and in partnership to achieve mission objectives. The individual must establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with union leadership.
- Handle escalations for grievances and monitoring of contract terms.
- Coordinate with fellow labor partners, HR and business units on labor activities and responses in assigned territories.
- Serve as a consultant, promoting the continual learning of field-based HR professionals with respect to labor relations.
- Work collaboratively with others in ways that build a foundation of trust and mutual respect. Lead organization wide teams in order to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Engage with business leaders to understand their goals and objectives and build awareness of labor relations best practices.
Qualifications:
- Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in relevant field of study and an advanced degree (JD) is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years progressive labor relations experience is required, with an emphasis on negotiating collective bargaining agreements as chief spokesperson.
- Ability to comprehend and work with complex financial and empirical data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, along with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear concise, organized and persuasive manner.
- Requires accomplished interpersonal leadership and project management skills.
- Superior negotiating skills (grounded in the arena of collective bargaining)
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to travel up to 50% is a must.
- Experience managing a team of human resource labor professionals preferred.
- Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
PAY INFORMATION:
The starting annual salary range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with up to 5% Match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and Recognition
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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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