Labor Relations Specialist
Job Description Summary
The Labor Relations role is responsible for providing expert guidance and support in labor relations matters to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The role requires a strong understanding of business operations and labor laws, with direction from senior HR partners. This position is strategically allocated based on current business needs, focusing on fostering positive labor relations and effectively managing labor-related challenges within the organization. The specialist will play a key role in negotiating, interpreting, and implementing CBAs, and will serve as a vital liaison between management and labor representatives.
Job Description
Key responsibilities
Role Scope:
- Collect & challenge the I/C data (information & consultation data)
- Build consultation materials as needed
- Ensure execution of agreements
- Lead negotiations with the mandate from HR
- Manage union relationship
- Supporting expertise and controls
- Collective agreement litigations
- Play a coordinator role with labor authorities
- Manage negotiations and follow-up with the unions
- Partnership with the legal entity HR leads
- Regular meetings with the works councils
- Manage site establishments, learning activities, coordinating meetings
- Generate and communicate mandatory/labor required reports (i.e., gender, disability) -
- Other adhoc related activities
Role Requirements:
- Business knowledge (get direction from global regional partners but need business knowledge) & CBA knowledge
- Fluent in Local language
- Labor relations knowledge
If contracted in Spain:
Non-national candidates are responsible to know the minimum documentation requirements to be able to be contracted in country: EU Work Permit, NIE- Social Security Affiliation Number in Spain (NAF) and Bank Account in Spain. They must be in possession of them at the time of start hiring. GE will not sponsor this requirement.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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