Workforce Manager

ResponsibilitiesActively sources tradespersons through a variety of channels to improve candidate quality and maintain a balanced pipeline of candidates for hard-to-fill roles.Work with appropriate project and field team members to identify training needs and coordinate safety training for new hires on each jobsite.Guide and coach supervisors through progressive disciplinary process for crafts persons, including the development and delivery of performance improvement plans and/or progressive disciplinary strategies on employee-relations issues up to and including termination.Works closely with project team to review and understand project demands and needs. Oversees the assignment and placement of skilled labor.Exercises independent judgment in analyzing complex and diverse workplace issues. Handles sensitive labor-relations matter and conducts complex labor-relations investigations.Works with union to develop project labor agreements to establish rates, travel allowances and any other specific terms.Works proactively with unions on ways to promote and improve the safety culture, seeking a collaborative approach to improving productivity.Oversees the administration and management of workers' compensation program for skilled crafty workers; this includes training on injury prevention, reporting of injuries, and monitoring modified work arrangements.Ensures team development and succession planning is in place for department and field staff to meet the future needs of the project and district.Monitors and oversees the apprenticeship and mentoring programs related to skilled craft; ensures that adequate resources are available for growth in required areas.QualificationsTrades certification or technical diploma/degree in a related field preferred. 10 years of progressive experience in lead hand/foreperson role and/or labor relations or a related field preferred.5+ years of supervisory experience.Ability to effectively lead a team comprising of craft recruiters, workforce specialists, and workforce supervisors.Seen as a trusted advisor with outstanding relationship leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and handle confidential information.Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and present content and ideas that influence a favorable outcome.Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Workers Compensation, and alcohol and drug testing protocol and laws.Extensive experience with collective bargaining, labor negotiations, mediation, formal complex investigations and providing appropriate recommendations.Experience building and implementing a labor relations strategy for the organization.