Lead Labor Relations Advisor - Lumen : Job Details

**About Lumen**Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.**The Role**As a Lead Labor Relations Advisor, you will be a key contributor on our Labor Relations team, providing professional and analytical services related to labor contract negotiations, contract administration, arbitrations, and grievance resolution. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with labor relations, human resources, and operations teams, making a significant impact on our unionized workforce.**The Main Responsibilities**+ Trusted Advisor: Serve as a trusted internal advisor, providing solutions-based labor relations counsel to business and human resources partners.+ Support and Collaboration: Provide thoughtful support by actively listening and asking probing questions to diagnose issues accurately. Collaborate with internal and external partners to prepare for contract negotiations, administration, arbitrations, and grievance resolution implement and to administer negotiated labor agreements.+ Contract Negotiation and Administration: Play a crucial role in preparing for contract negotiating, implementing, and administering labor contracts. This includes in-depth research, proposal drafting, contract drafting, and internal communication.+ Union Relations: Interface with union representatives to build effective labor-management relations. Collaborate with partners in human resources and the business to appropriately respond to escalations from union representatives.+ Arbitration Preparation: Assist the Senior Director, Labor Relations in preparing the company for labor arbitrations, including evaluating evidence, compiling exhibits, drafting witness outlines, preparing company witnesses, and conducting research.+ Grievance Resolution: Evaluate union grievances, develop grievance risk mitigation strategies, and make recommendations for potential courses of action.+ Data Management: Track and report trending data on contract administration, grievance resolution, and labor arbitrations. Utilize data analysis techniques to provide insights and recommendations.+ Project Management and Assistance: Provide project management support and assistance as needed, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.**What We Look For in a Candidate**+ Experience: 6+ years of professional experience, preferably in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and/or Human Resources, with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.+ Perseverance: Tenacious and results-oriented, with the perseverance to overcome obstacles.+ Insight: Ability to understand the nuances of each situation and provide guidance that positively impacts organizational goals and values.+ Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, knowing when to engage additional resources or escalate issues.+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in data management and functional capabilities across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.+ Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in all tasks.**Compensation**This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.Location Based Pay Ranges$82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WALumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.Learn more about Lumen's:Benefits ( StructureRequisition #: 336132**Background Screening**If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page ( . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.**Equal Employment Opportunities**We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, protected statuses ). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.**Disclaimer**The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.**Application Deadline**12/28/2024