Director Labor Relations - NEER

Requisition ID:  86658 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

The position provides strategic guidance on labor relations issues for our renewable development team. This person will have a deep understanding of construction trades unions, PLAs, NLRA and national labor climate. This person will foster positive labor-management relationships with multiple unions at the local, regional and national level. 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Develop and execute union awareness program strategy, training, and response planning.
•    Experience managing unionizing efforts and election campaigns.
•    Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business unit partners, management leaders, and union counterparts to foster a productive working environment.
•    Support project permitting processes by leveraging labor relations expertise to facilitate permits and regulatory approvals.
•    Utilize union relationships at local, state, and national levels to identify opportunities for improving labor relations and support project development.
•    Develop and implement labor relations strategies to support company objectives and promote positive labor-management relations.
•    Serve as the key point of contact between the company and union leadership to ensure open communication and collaboration.
•    Administer and interpret multiple collective bargaining agreements across various states, providing day-to-day consultation and handling grievances, arbitrations, and related processes.
•    Provide interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees, and HR staff, and oversee grievance procedures, including arbitration.
•    Lead negotiation of collective bargaining agreements as the chief negotiator, overseeing strategy and direction, and delegating participation based on complexity.
•    It involves serving as chief negotiator for bargaining activities and collaborating with executive management on labor strategy and programs.
•    Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
 

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Human Resources
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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