Labor Relations Specialist

About the position

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Labor Contract Administrator to support the administration and interpretation of Sun Country's Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with its five (5) unions, which include ALPA (pilots), IBT (flight attendants), AMFA (technicians), TWU (dispatchers), and IBT (Below the Wing Fleet Service employees). The Contract Administrator creates efficiencies in grievance and document management through intaking, investigating, managing, tracking, and reporting of grievances, and assisting with interpretation of Sun Country's CBAs, all which serve to improve reporting reliability, leading to timely identification of systemic issues. The Contract Administrator also supports the development and maintenance of a strong working relationship with labor organizations representing the various workgroups focused on working collaboratively to achieve our shared interests.

Responsibilities

• Intake, investigate, and evaluate union grievances
• Draft responses to grievances
• Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings
• Prepare evidence and witnesses for arbitrations
• Interpret collective bargaining agreement contractual language
• Maintain, track, and manage reporting of grievance documentation
• Travel as needed to build and maintain relationships with the operational teams and unions, as well as to investigate and adjudicate grievances
• Develop and maintain positive and functional relationships with labor organizations representing the various work groups
• Any other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years in Labor Relations or operational management of unionized employees, preferably under the U.S. Railway Labor Act
• Experience with the grievance/arbitration process in the U.S. Airline or railway industry
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, with demonstrated ability to listen
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training as determined by the hiring manager
• Generally proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice-to-haves

• At least 5 years experience in Labor Relations or operational management of unionized employees in an airline

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Dependent Care
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support