At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.
What Will You Be Doing?
This Director provides counsel and support to the Company in all areas of labor relations, including but not limited to: dispute resolution, negotiation/collective bargaining, implementation of collective agreements, grievance resolution and case management, disciplinary hearings, and arbitration proceedings. Advises and counsels HR and senior leadership in collective bargaining interpretation and labor relations strategy. Ensures that collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are consistently enforced across the Company through training, effective communication and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders. Works closely within HR to ensure HR policies are not in conflict with our collective bargaining agreements.
Essential Functions
- Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Union and Company leadership.
- Provide strategic support and day-to-day leadership in administering the collective bargaining agreements.
- Formulate Union relations strategies according to the given business objectives.
- Represent and assist the Company at all proceedings as it pertains to Union relations (disciplinary investigations/hearings, System Boards of Adjustment, arbitrations).
- Respond to and administer the Company’s response to grievances.
- Contribute to Union relations strategies/plans as they integrate with Company/business goals.
- Exercise good judgment and decision-making in the best interest of maintaining amenable labor-management relations.
- Provide advice and counsel to management and Human Resources on contract language interpretation and other Union policies, practices, and procedures.
- Assist in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
- Work with outside counsel in overall risk assessment and arbitration hearings.
- Assist other functional support groups such as Compensation, Employment, Benefits, etc. in matters pertaining to union-represented employees.
- Interface with Union Leaders as required.
Qualifications
- Law degree preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Labor Relations and/or 5 years of experience in Human Resources with strong exposure to Labor Relations.
- Comprehensive understanding of unions and labor environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies, as well as federal and state employment law.
- Experience in commercial aviation or related transportation industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in Union relations negotiations.
- Knowledge of industry contracts.
- Strong ability to make decisions quickly under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Salary Range (BOE)
$137,643 - $182,698 plus STI and equity opportunity.
NOTE: this posting will remain active until at least Friday, October 18, 2024. Interested candidates should apply online before that deadline.
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