Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a strategic Labor Relations Manager to provide executive-level leadership for labor relations across INL's Nuclear Operations, Employee Safety & Health, Safeguards & Security, and Facilities & Site Services organizations. This role serves as INL's chief labor relations strategist and spokesperson, responsible for developing comprehensive labor relations strategies that align with laboratory objectives while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership & Planning - Develop and execute INL's comprehensive labor relations strategy in alignment with laboratory strategic objectives - Lead negotiations for six collective bargaining agreements, serving as chief spokesperson and negotiator - Create and maintain strike contingency plans to ensure continuity of critical laboratory operations - Provide executive counsel to the Laboratory Director and Associate Laboratory Directors on all labor relations matters External Stakeholder Management - Maintain strategic partnerships with DOE headquarters, DOE-ID, INL Senior Leadership, and senior leadership of bargaining units - Foster collaborative relationships with NLRB, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, and Department of Labor - Serve as INL's Davis Bacon Act Chair, ensuring compliance across all applicable projects - Participate actively in Battelle Communities of Practice to leverage best practices and address DOE-wide labor relations challenges Operational Excellence - Oversee comprehensive grievance and arbitration processes, working closely with Legal on complex cases - Ensure strict confidentiality protocols for all sensitive employee information and compensation data - Provide day-to-day guidance on labor relations matters affecting represented employees as well as guidance to line management regarding the execution of bargaining agreements. - Lead and develop the Labor Relations team to build organizational capability Compliance & Risk Management - Demonstrate expert knowledge of National Labor Relations Act and Davis Bacon Act requirements - Monitor evolving labor law landscape and implement necessary policy adjustments - Coordinate internal and external labor relations services to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
