Sr Labor Relations Manager

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Job Overview
This role provides subject matter expertise and consultation on matters related to the National Labor Relations Act to support organizational compliance and labor relations. It leads and advises on union organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and employee relations issues to protect the rights of employees and management. The role differentiates by integrating legal consultation, strategic communication, and labor relations training to manage risks and support labor-management partnerships. Success is measured by effective management of labor relations activities, compliance with labor laws, and resolution of unfair labor practice charges. The work impacts the organization by maintaining constructive labor relations, supporting employee rights, and minimizing legal and reputational risks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead functional teams to manage union organizing campaigns and achieve compliance with labor laws
• Develop and implement labor relations strategies that balance employee and management rights
• Coach HR partners and business leaders on complex employee relations and union negotiation issues
• Provide on-site support during union activities, including legal consultation and communication strategy development
• Support contract negotiations through costing, record keeping, and research of collective bargaining trends
• Monitor labor board decisions and partner with Legal to investigate and resolve labor practice charges and grievances
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of related work experience
  OR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Human Resources or related field (Preferred)
• 7-10 years Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on Labor Relations. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Collective Bargaining (Required)
• Communication (Required)
• Conflict Resolution Strategy (Required)
• Employment Legislation (Required)
• Grievance Handling (Required)
• Labor Rights (Required)
• Labor and Employment Law (Required)
• National Labor Relations Act (Required)
• Policy Development (Required)
• Stakeholder Management (Required)
• Strategic Management (Required)
• Union Organizing (Required)
• Union Relationships (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Preferred)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Preferred)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
 

Candidate’s pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. 

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

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