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Akima Sr Manager Employee & Labor Relations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Manages relationships with key union representatives. Participates in the organizations collective bargaining process and works to ensure that labor agreements are implemented and administered appropriately. Represents the organization in grievances and arbitration, and seeks to resolve disputes between workers and management. Plans and implements long-term labor contract negotiation strategies. Reports on organizational activities to relevant government agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board or the Wage-Hour Division of the Bureau of Labor. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change. Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 8-10 years.
Responsibilities
Provides advice and counsel to managers and employees in the resolution of employee-related questions, problems, while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Facilitates resolution of labor grievances, disputes, employee issues and concerns; conducts investigations & coordinates arbitrations & litigations with Corporate Labor Relations and Legal.
Works as an integral part of the Management teams at each of the two (2) LDRM sites assisting in and / or supporting: labor contract administration, compliance, negotiation preparation; training; safety; relationship building and continuous improvement
Participates in the investigation and disposition of issues involving represented employees including but not limited to discipline, safety, and alleged contract violations or other alleged violations of policy, procedure or applicable laws as required
When conducting investigations of complaints, perform root cause analysis of the workplace issues in aggregate and provides reports and recommendations to the business.
Reviews and analyzes collective bargaining agreements, establishes templates, ensures all grievance settlements, Memorandums, Letters of Agreement not in the Collective Bargaining Agreements are captured and recorded for each location
Prepares statistical reports of types and frequency of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitrations, mediation, and related labor relations activities in order to identify problem areas.
Familiar with the NLRA and other applicable Federal and State Labor Regulations
Conducts HR/LR training and/or assists in the implementation of human resources or labor relations initiatives or projects.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an experienced Labor Relations professional with labor relations experience with a large non-exempt workforce in at least two locations.
Preferred experience working for a federal contractor as well as working knowledge of SCA (Service Contract Act)
Ability to investigate, analyze and develop plans for effective resolution of workplace issues.
Hands-on knowledge of EEO, ADA, FMLA, NLRA and other labor and employment regulations.
Strong consultation, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with union representatives, managers and colleagues at all levels.
Detail-oriented (especially regarding effectively managing and documenting labor relations issues and investigations).
Proficient with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point software applications.
US Citizen with the ability to pass a background and credit check.
Will oversee sites in both Williamsburg, KY and Portsmouth, NH. Must be willing to travel.
Desired Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of Employee & Labor Relations experience.
Experience in bargaining contract negotiations, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience, Master’s Degree preferred.
Job ID
2025-16169
Work Type
Remote
Company Description
At LDRM we streamline the review, validation, compliance and submission of virtually any government-specific system application. That enables our customers to achieve predictably lower costs, greater information security, leaner operations and more effective digital government. LDRM specializes in background investigation support, records management, business automation and optimization, and administrative support.
LDRM is a joint venture between two companies, DTSV and Lockwood Hills, a subsidiary of Akima. If you would like more information regarding LDRM please go to www.ldrmllc.com.
LDRM is seeking an Employee/Labor Relations Senior Manager to support our Joint Venture contract support the National Visa Center in Portsmouth, NH and the Kentucky Consular Center in Williamsburg, KY.
The successful candidate will have experience working with multiple facilities and Management teams. He/she will manage activities designed to establish and maintain effective employee and labor relations through uniform application of the Company’s policies, practices and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
This role will provide day-to-day employee and labor relations support (coaching, counseling, and advising) remotely to managers and employees in the field on a multitude of workplace issues. This role will also be heavily involved in the development of classification and cataloging employee and labor relations issues for the purpose of standardizing operating procedures and guidelines to manage workplace issues moving more efficiently and effectively between the two locations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).