Manager, Labor Relations
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American Airlines is seeking a Manager, Labor Relations to support labor relations, negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements, and manage grievances to arbitration while building partnerships with labor organizations representing assigned work groups. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Industrial Relations, or related field (or equivalent), at least five years in HR or labor relations with unionized staff, and two years in a supervisory role, plus training in early dispute resolution and travel. Preferred: contract administration and negotiation experience, plus an advanced degree or HR certification. To apply, highlight concrete negotiation wins, dispute resolution outcomes, and leadership impact, show change agility, and align with American’s inclusive culture and onsite Fort Worth.
Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
- This job is a member of the Labor Relations Team within the Corporate Affairs Division.
- Responsible for maintaining working partnerships with operational areas, which have organized work groups for the purpose of implementing, maintaining, and administering collective bargaining agreements.
What you'll do
- Provides prompt and effective support on labor-related issues to management within multiple corporate departments
- Manages disputes and negotiates resolutions between union representatives and management
- Negotiates new work rules for organized employee groups
- Manages the administration and interpretation of labor agreements for assigned work group
- Provides support for grievance handling up to and including arbitration
- Develops and maintains responsible relationships with labor organizations representing assigned work group
- Ability to travel
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related field or equivalent experience/training
- 5 years experience in HR, Labor Relations, or operational management of unionized employees
- 2 years in a supervisory/management position
- Experience or formal training in early dispute resolution strategy
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Previous contract administration and negotiation experience
- Advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related field or Human Resources certification
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels
- Ability to quickly respond to change and communicate new directions to client groups
- Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.