Alstom Hiring for Industrial Relations Lead at Greater Pittsburgh Region Full Time

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Industrial Relations Country Lead in Pittsburgh, Pa we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your industrial relations expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Francis Argentieri (Industrial Relations Director Americas) and work alongside exceptional, enthusiastic and collaborative teammates.

You’ll be creating great value as you manage labor and employee relations for its union-represented & non-represented employees in the US. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to develop and implement labor and employee relations initiatives and strategies in the US.

We’ll look to you for:

• Establish labor relations strategies regarding Alstom US’ unionized workforce and our employees’ bargaining representatives that align with and support Alstom Regional, Americas, and global priorities and goals.
• Provide advice and counsel to management on all matters involving labor and employment law and labor contract interpretation and administration.
• Ensure workplace compliance with federal and provincial employment laws and regulations.
• Provide counsel and direction regarding employment practices; ensure compliance with Company policy, procedures, and programs; interpret and provide guidance to employees and managers.
• Act as a chief spokesperson for the Company in single and multi-employer negotiations with bargaining unit representatives.
• Prepare, coordinate and assist with Company pre-negotiations collective bargaining strategy and the internal economic approval request process.
• Prepare and present the Company’s position in grievance meetings, arbitrations, and government agency proceedings.
• Participate in and contribute to key decisions relating to labor and employee relations strategies for Alstom Americas.
• Conduct internal investigations and present findings/recommendations to management.
• Develop and conduct management training programs and campaigns in support of Alstom Americas’ labor and employee relations strategies.
• Frequent interaction with Union officials.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A law degree and/or master’s degree in industrial relations is strongly preferred. Will consider a Master’s degree in a related field and/or substantive equivalent experience.

Experience /Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the Labor Relations field or practice.
• Previous experience working with and providing guidance to senior leadership in labor and employee relations.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilize our collaborative working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.