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ASTEC · 6 hours ago

Director, Positive Employee Engagement and Labor Relations

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Astec is a leading company focused on building connections and fostering employee engagement. The Positive Employee Engagement and Labor Relations Director will lead strategies to enhance employee relations and ensure compliance with labor laws while promoting a positive workplace culture.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Develop and implement proactive employee relations programs to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers in resolving workplace concerns fairly and consistently

Serve as liaison between the organization and collective bargaining units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on labor-related matters

Design and execute engagement strategies to improve employee morale, retention, and overall satisfaction

Lead employee surveys, analyze results, and create action plans to address feedback

Facilitate regular listening sessions across departments to gather employee input, identify concerns, and foster open communication

Define a communications plan with HRBPs and Communications Team that regularly promotes company benefits and our value proposition. In particular communications to the shop floor

Lead negotiations for collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts

Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and labor unions

Monitor and interpret labor laws, regulations, and union agreements to ensure compliance

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Partner with Legal and HR teams to mitigate risks and manage investigations when necessary

Develop and administer workplace compliance strategy, including policies, audits, and training programs to ensure organizational adherence to legal and ethical standards

Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to develop and execute retention strategies that address turnover trends and enhance employee experience

Provide guidance and training to managers on effective employee and labor relations practices

Promote leadership behaviors that reinforce a positive and inclusive culture

Develop communication strategies that keep employees informed and engaged

Qualification

Employee Relations StrategyLabor Relations ManagementCompliance & Risk ManagementHuman Resources ManagementCollective Bargaining AgreementsChange ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionStrategic ThinkingEmotional IntelligenceProblem-SolvingCollaborationTeamwork