6954 - Director, Labor Relations

Pdx

Hybrid
Lead labor relations strategy
Chief spokesperson and lead negotiator
Oversee grievance administration
PGE is seeking a Director of Labor Relations to lead its strategy in managing relationships with represented employees, oversee collective bargaining, and ensure effective partnership with union leadership within the energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in labor relations, preferably within the utility industry, and will act as the chief negotiator while providing strategic oversight on grievances and contract administration

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 will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite, however, these arrangements may need to change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

PGE is seeking a Director of Labor Relations to lead its strategy in managing relationships with represented employees, oversee collective bargaining, and ensure effective partnership with union leadership within the energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in labor relations, preferably within the utility industry, and will act as the chief negotiator while providing strategic oversight on grievances and contract administration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead labor relations strategy
  • Chief spokesperson and lead negotiator
  • Oversee grievance administration
  • Develop and lead labor relations team
  • Expert knowledge of labor laws

Nice-to-have

  • Advance innovative clean energy solutions
  • Partner with executives and operations
  • Protect organization from legal risk
  • Strengthen leadership capability
  • Collaborate effectively within team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial relations or related field
  • 15+ years in human resources
  • Experience as lead negotiator
  • Experience with represented workforces in utility industry

Work Rights

Not specified

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