Advisor, Labor Relations

Company: Crowley Maritime Corporation
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

We are on a mission to become the world's most sustainable and innovative maritime, logistics, and technology company in the Americas. As a privately- held, U.S - owned and operated company, Crowley provides Logistics, Government Solutions, Shipping, Wind and Fuel services in 36 nations and island territories. By expanding and innovating our services, we have grown to a committed team of over 7,000 diverse people, generating an annual revenue of more than $2.9 billion. We live up to our purpose of bravely advancing what's possible to elevate people and planet with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do. To continue laying the groundwork, challenge what's possible and celebrate the power of inclusion, we seek to partner with driven individuals who are ready to elevate their career with us. SUMMARY: Responsible for advising and assisting management in administration of labor relations policies and programs as it relates to collective bargaining agreements, labor contracts, personnel policies and procedures. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for administration of collective bargaining agreements involving marine and shoreside unionized employees. Assist management with addressing employee discipline and job performance issues. Review collective bargaining agreement and contribute to contract negotiations. Take the lead role when investigating employee and/or third-party complaints. Participate in Union Communication meetings, grievance hearings, arbitrations and contract negotiations. Works with the Payroll department to ensure payroll and benefit contributions are administered correctly. Utilize company systems for documenting work product. May maintain files and records including all transactions performed for union personnel. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in management and operations, labor and industrial relations or a related field; or a combination of post high school and experience equal to eight (8) years. EXPERIENCE: 2 or more years of labor relations experience including interviewing and investigating employee and/or third party complaints, meeting with Union officials to handle grievances, contractual conerns, etc. May consider applicants with 4 years maritime operations or sailing experience in lieu of direct labor relations experience. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. COMPETENCIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external business partners. Ability to function effectively with, or as part of a team. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects that may vary in nature and scope. Ability to identify and/or document existing and new trend, as well as evaluate and predict their impact on the organization. Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations related to the administration of labor relations. Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards of human resources and labor relations administration. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effectiveness with contract negotiation and administration as well as the ability to execute contracts in compliance with corporate guidelines. OTHER: Ability to work long hours and travel on short notice as required. JOB SCOPE: Position impacts the entire organization. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time. US-FL-JACKSONVILLE

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