PPG Industries, Inc Hiring for Labor Relations Specialist at Pittsburgh, PA  Full Time

matters and will serve as the primary coordinator of collective bargaining, including first chair responsibility as needed, for critical labor matters throughout the region. The position will report to the Global Director, Operations, Labor and Employee Relations and will partner closely with internal and external legal experts, and lead deployment of critical processes and objectives, including positive employee relations, contingency planning, arbitration coordination, and lead the USCA region‘s participation in the global labor relations network and center of expertise.

This position will be seated in the general offices of PPG in Pittsburgh, PA. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay. #LI-Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Sets the strategic framework of US and Canada based labor relations, contract administration and workforce preparedness focused on union and non union production and maintenance and retail employees.
• Develops and implements standard tools, templates, metrics and governance in the negotiations and workforce management space
• Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; assists in the resolution of complex matters impacting labor and management.
• Coaches HR professionals and operating management through labor relations matters, including grievance administration, contract interpretation and labor partnerships to achieve business results.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources. Proactively educates and coaches stakeholders on same.
• Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of union negotiations and disputes, including management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collects information and analytics. Partners with Global Labor and Employee Relations Director to develop strategies in support of business objectives.
• Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations. Works across locations to ensure informational archives and knowledge retention is maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.