Head - Human Resources/Industrial Relations - Construction/Real Estate Industry

Head - HR/IR

- Interpret and research policies and procedures, incorporating knowledge of state and central employment laws and practices to provide recommendations to resolve complex employee relations issues

- Provide monthly metrics pertaining to employee concerns/issues, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans

- Takes the lead role in investigating and answering governmental claims

- Lead/Oversee or Assist Region HR/IR leaders in executing labor strategy and all field activities within the Business Units.

- Work with and at the direction of the Business Heads on projects that align business and labor strategies to ensure timely execution of business priorities.

- Provide direction & support to Regional HR/IR leaders to execute contract preparation and act in the capacity of lead negotiator or second chair in the negotiation of select labor contracts as assigned.

- Lead or partner with company lead on all union-related interactions ; build credibility with employees, maintain good morale amongst employees, gain the trust of management, etc.

- Partners in Region level efforts to determine/develop needed operating flexibilities to promote maximum workforce productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

- Assist in positive employee relations initiatives PAN India to include supervisor and manager training and employee awareness sessions.

- Provide coaching, counseling, and education to Region leadership, management, and HRBPs in the labor relations area. Execute effective training tools and conduct training for employees and managers in the IR area.

- Work closely with Sr. VP of Human Resources, Business Heads, and Region HR/IR Managers to proactively respond to labor issues, management/labor councils, mediations, arbitrations, etc.

- Accountable for the tracking of Labor and Employee related expenses for the Business Unit, where assigned to assist with a specific negotiation.

- Assist in the execution of strike contingency plans - pre-planning, logistics, personnel pool, overall communication during the work stoppage, etc.

- Responsible for assisting Regional HR/IR leaders in managing grievances utilizing established grievance processes.

- Lead/Oversee or Assist in preparing for arbitration proceedings in the Region as needed.

- Develop a strong working knowledge of labor law practices and current events in the field.

- Lead/Oversee or Assist in major investigations and fact-finding on employee and labor relations issues within the Business Unit.

Desired Candidate :

- MBA HR/MSW/MLW with 15+ years of experience in a leading organization.

- Managing and negotiating union collective bargaining agreement experience

- Strong knowledge and experience working with employment laws governing the workplace is required

- Experience with diffusing difficult situations

- Demonstrated problem solving, judgment, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to provide high-quality independent analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.

- Ability to prioritize workload, remain flexible, accepts feedback, and adjust accordingly under tight deadlines.

- Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills

- Proven ability to think critically, and effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is objective and consistent.

- Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.

- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels.

- Ability to interact effectively with others.

- Ability to relate to a culturally diverse community.

- Ability to work well under stressful conditions.

- Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook