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Granite Construction

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Labor Relations Manager

Location:
Watsonville, CA
Description:

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!General SummaryThis position is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Labor Relations Department to ensure efficiency and attainment of operating goals.Essential Job Accountabilities * Assists with evaluation, development, and implementation of department policies, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with terms of labor contract provisions, including wages, hours, and working conditions and applicable law in attainment of operating goals * Establishes and maintains satisfactory labor-management relations at all levels, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and assists all levels of management and personnel on labor matters to ensure compliance with CBAs and competitive compensation for craft employees. * Analyze collective bargaining agreements to develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract to ensure proper compliance and competitive positioning for negotiations; includes preparation of statistical reports, using records of disputes and related labor relations activities to develop strategic bargaining proposals and proactive solutions to reoccurring issues. * Provides internal clients and departments with interpretation and communication of changes in CBA wages, prevailing wage information, and contractual terms and guidance on potential legal and business risks, as well as brainstorming solutions to complicated situations, research and resolution of certain contractual disputes and obligations. * Furnishes information, such as reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs, for use in review of current contract provisions and proposed changes. * Organizes/coordinates resources to ensure effective production of services, resolution of problems, and preparation of schedules and setting deadlines to ensure timely completion of work. * Monitor and analyze costs, oversee preparation of budget and coordinate activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy. Education * Bachelor's Degree and or equivalent related experience.Experience * 8+ years in the field or related industry. * Labor Law experience a plus * Construction industry experience a plusKnowledge, skills, and abilities * Strong contract analysis and interpretation abilities * Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures * Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. * Self-motivated team player. * Ability to work with minimal supervision * Strong multi-tasking abilities. * Attention to detail and accuracy. * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral * Proficient with Excel, Word, etc.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Additional Requirements/Skills * A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. * Occasional to moderate travel required.Our Benefits at a Glance:Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.Base Salary Range: $138,513.00 - $207,771.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Company:
Granite Construction
Posted:
May 16 on Broadbean
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