Director of Labor Relations - Wanzek Construction

Responsible for directing and overseeing the Company's labor relations programs, policies, procedures, and strategies. This position will establish and maintain labor-management relations, interpret the collective bargaining agreements, administer grievance procedures including arbitrations, and assists all levels of management on labor matters. This position will also serve as the Union subject matter expert for the Company along with providing guidance to internal teams.    

Location & Travel Details: This is an onsite position, based at our office in Clinton, IN with regular travel up to 50% of the time. 

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

• Perform a broad range of labor relations activities including contract interpretations & administration, grievance investigation and resolution (partnership with Operations Labor Relations), pre-arbitration settlement negotiations, contract negotiations preparation
• Conduct and/or collaborate with union and project management in workplace investigations and participate/present case findings in disciplinary review hearing
• Partner with Operations Labor Relations during all Pre-job meetings with Union leaders at both the national and local levels
• Work with Human Resources (HR) to provide responses to unemployment inquiries
• Partner with Payroll team to ensure all Union items are accurately processed, paid, tracked and reported in a timely fashion and as per the terms of all contracts
• Partner across the organization and with the Parent Companies to manage and administer a broad range of labor relations and other HR activities affecting represented union employees and aimed at furthering the relationship between the union trades and management.
• Work with HR leadership to establish best practices, policies and procedures that ensure compliance to federal, state, and local labor laws but also align with all Union contracts
• Coach, advise, and conduct training with project management and site supervisory teams to ensure contract compliance
• Maintain and enhance positive relations with union officials, company leaders, and employees
• Serve as a proactive leader managing positive changes that lead to a high performing culture of accountability and a strong safety culture
• Maintain awareness of legal, state and federal agency requirements to ensure compliance and minimize the potential for litigation and/or agency charges
• Be a voice of safety compliance and driving a safety-centric culture always and with all leaders, union partners, and employees
• Assist in managing and advising the processing and administration of Light Duty work situations for all Union employees 
• Manage IRA and IPA compliance for Union projects
• Lead, manage, coach and mentor direct reports
• Travel required up to 50% of the time to support projects and connect with Union partners

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or Labor Relations or equivalent related work experience.
• Eight years Labor Relations and/or HR experience in the Construction industry.
• Certification(s) in the labor relations discipline preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong negotiation skills when dealing with  Labor agreements and arbitration
• Advanced knowledge of grievance procedure administration including settlement negotiations and preparation of arbitration presentations
• Effective investigative techniques
• Ability to interact effectively in a conflict environment
• Ability to build effective relationships and partner with business leaders to influence labor relations practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective listening skills

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.