Principal, Labor Advisor

The role

The Principal, Labor Advisor will develop and implement labor relations strategies and plans. This person will advise senior leadership and the HR team on labor relations matters and compliance.

What you will do

• Work with senior leadership and HR, Production and Commercial Teams to define strategy and action plans
• Leverage data to develop and implement reactive and proactive labor relations strategies
• Serve as a key advisor to the HR Team and senior management on labor relations matters
• Provide labor relations expertise on operational projects and programs
• Conduct company and team-wide training sessions on labor relations and compliance
• Develop, maintain and advise management on labor relations policies and practices
• Work with Legal, HR and Compliance Teams on compliance issues
• Identify risks through market assessments and provide recommendations to senior management
• Monitor labor relations activities and trends in the industry
• Partner with the Chief Labor and Employment Counsel to manage employment-related litigation strategies

Required qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent
• Knowledge of collective bargaining, grievance processes, contract administration, contract negotiation, and labor and management relationships
• Knowledge of current major employment and labor laws such as ADA, FMLA, NLRA, Taft Hartley, etc
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Ability to effectively navigate ambiguity
• Successful record of creating, improving and executing programs at scale
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple time-sensitive projects
• Ability to present advice pragmatically
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in public speaking across a large population

Nice to have

• master's degree in Industrial Relations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle brand by electrifying and digitizing it. The company aims to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.