IAMAW
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Director of Human Resources
Based in Upper Marlboro, MD
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is a trade union representing 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airline, manufacturing, transportation, woodworking, health care and other industries in North America. The IAM seeks a director to lead the Human Resources Department, and report to the IAM General Secretary Treasurer.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department
- Support union operations by maintaining and updating office systems and procedures including but not limited to hiring, terminating, promoting and transferring employees
- Ensure adherence to IAM policies and the IAM employment handbook
- Ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreements applicable to IAM employees
- Assist IAM Directors and Managers in supervising their staff
- Assist IAM Directors with hiring objectives
- Foster professional development for employees
- Promote a work culture consistent with the IAM union’s mission and values
- Foster a safe work environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Assist with development of reasonable workplace accommodations
- Handle employee concerns and complaints
- Mediate and assist to resolve employee disputes
- Maintain employee confidence by ensuring confidentiality of human resources information
- Manage compensation and benefit package information and interface with benefit providers
- Coordinate with various IAM service providers
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of the labor movement, and IAM union values
- Ability to carry out multiple simultaneous projects in line with established policies and procedures
- Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues
- Ability to work with little supervision, and quickly adjust priorities
- Ability to problem solve issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience maintaining adherence to collective bargaining agreements
- Experience in human resources, management and supervision preferred
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous comprehensive benefit package including employer paid family health care and defined benefit pension.
The IAMAW embraces diversity and equal opportunity. The more inclusive we are, the stronger the organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy and pregnancy related status, veteran status or disability. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all the qualifications. If in doubt, we encourage you to apply.
To Apply:
Please send résumé and cover letter to Maria Roeper at: mroeper@iamaw.org.
Position open until filled.
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