Labor Relations Manager

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview

NOTE:  This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week in Providence, RI.   #RIE  #LI-Hy  

The Labor Relations Manager leads the planning, development and implementation of Labor Relations strategy programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, development and implementation of Labor Relations programs and processes in support of business objectives.
• Provides overall union contract administration, including assisting with language interpretation and providing guidance on labor issues.
• Serves as chief spokesperson for contract negotiations, and coordinates negotiation preparation, including developing the negotiation strategy.
• Builds partnerships with gas and electric field operations and support service organizations and provides direction and counsel around contractual matters affecting business operations.
• Partners with local labor union leaders to achieve an effective and functional labor relations climate.
• Oversees the grievance process.  Works collaboratively to resolve issues in a timely and satisfactory manner that best meets business objectives.
• Primary contact with inhouse counsel for assistance with arbitrations, contract negotiations, and any resolution for NLRB matters.
• Serve as company spokesperson at federal mediation.
• Manages process improvements for all labor relations processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provides counsel to managers and supervisors on strategies to drive positive labor relations.
• In situations of significant labor relations matters, coordinates with the Director of HR and VP of Labor Relations/HR Strategy and legal resources as appropriate.
• Partners with operations leadership to identify specific labor relations priorities to optimize organizational and departmental performance and negotiates identified solutions with the local union.
• Develops HR departmental labor plans that establish the goals and objectives for the organization around labor relations strategies.
• Works in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among co-workers.
• May be assigned an emergency response role during weather or system events, which may necessitate the need to work after-hours, beyond a regular schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of human resources, labor relations, or business-related area experience.
• Demonstrated experience in labor contract negotiations and labor contract administration.
• Conceptual knowledge of the HR functions, including staffing, benefits, and compensation, with a broader knowledge of employment law, contract interpretation. and employee relations.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong client-service orientation, ability to work well with individuals within all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in human resources strategic planning and project management.