Senior Director, Labor Relations

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Norwell
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

The Sr. Director, Labor Relations is responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of the labor relations portfolios within the organization (US and Canada). Develops and implements strategies to promote positive relations between management and labor unions. Responsible for ongoing labor management resolutions, collective bargaining and labor contract administration. Will formulate labor and employment policy development and training. Negotiates collective bargaining agreements, resolves disputes, and ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations. Works closely with HR and legal teams to address labor-related challenges and promote a fair and equitable workplace for all employees.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
  • Collaborates with site management on handling labor relations issues; Research, evaluate and mediate labor issues that may result in unfair labor practices, arbitrations/mediations and labor litigation; Recommend and implement appropriate actions in accordance with Company policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  • Build good working relationships with union leadership, supervisors, line managers, business unit leaders and HR/Labor staff.
  • Communicate and ensure understanding of labor laws, regulations and organizational policies and answer questions by managers and employees as needed
  • Act as sitting first chair in contract negotiations for all labor contracts
  • Obtain management concurrence and design short- and long-term labor relations strategies and policies
  • Prepare and conduct labor relations training programs and provide mentor union awareness plans
  • Represent the company's interests in claims and proceedings involving union organizing drives.
  • Develop tools and programs to understand and measure employee engagement (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Collaborates with management and HR teams to implement systemic programs to improve employee engagement and positive retention
  • Conducts needs assessment, develop training curriculum and conduct training sessions to assist managers in preventing labor relations issues
  • Monitor and report highlights of labor relations trends, developments, and events
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • Bachelors Degree in Labor Relations/ Human Resources/Related field required
    • Masters Degree/Juris Doctorate preferred
    • 10+ Years of Labor Relations experience
    • Ability to research, identify relevant information, and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions and support recommendations and plans of action
    • Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence others
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Exceptional analytical ability
    • Strong execution abilities that drive results in a collaborative environment
    • Requires detailed knowledge of national, state or provincial, and local government statues, regulations, and mandates applicable to the assigned human resources functions;
    • Personal computing skills, including Internet, excel spreadsheets, and database management.
    • Experience in labor relations and employment law, including practical experience with the administrative agencies and courts that regulate the employment environment.
    • Knowledge of labor law history and current regulations
    • Ability to travel up to 50%
      
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      40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
      
      Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/ .
      
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