Director, Labor Relations

Pdx

Labor relations strategy leadership
Collective bargaining negotiations
Union partnership management
The Director, Labor Relations leads PGE’s strategy for managing relationships with represented employees and ensuring effective partnership with union leadership

Job Summary

  • The Director, Labor Relations leads PGE’s strategy for managing relationships with represented employees and ensuring effective partnership with union leadership.
  • This role is responsible for overseeing collective bargaining, advising senior leaders on labor strategy, and ensuring the organization effectively navigates complex workforce dynamics in a highly regulated industry.
  • PGE supports flexible work arrangements and provides a total rewards package designed to reward contributions and support well-being and professional development.

Matching Summary

The Director, Labor Relations leads PGE’s strategy for managing relationships with represented employees and ensuring effective partnership with union leadership.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Labor relations strategy leadership
  • Collective bargaining negotiations
  • Union partnership management
  • Contract administration and grievance handling
  • Labor law and federal regulations expertise
  • Utility industry labor relations knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Conflict management skills
  • Strategic mindset
  • Talent development
  • Consulting and decision-making skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Adaptability to change

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years human resources experience
  • Lead negotiator experience with union leadership
  • Experience in utility or energy industry preferred
  • Graduate coursework in labor law preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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