Date Posted:

2025-07-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OTFLH: Florida Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33408 USA

Otis is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to manage labor and employee relations for its union represented employees in the United States and Canada.  This position will report to the Sr. Director of Labor & Employee Relations. The LR Manager position is responsible for developing and implementing labor and employee relations initiatives and strategies in the United States and Canada.   

Job Responsibilities Include:

Establish labor relations strategies for Otis’ unionized workforce and our employee bargaining representatives that align with and support our priorities and goalsProvide advice and counsel to management on all matters involving labor and employment law and labor contract interpretation and administrationEnsure workplace compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulationsProvide counsel and direction regarding employment practices; ensure compliance with Company policy, procedures, and programs; interpret and provide guidance to employees and managersAct as a chief spokesperson for the Company in single and multi-employer negotiations with bargaining unit representativesPrepare, 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 proceedingsParticipate in and contribute to key decisions relating to labor and employee relations strategiesConduct internal disciplinary reviews and present findings/recommendations to managementDevelop and conduct management training programs and campaigns in support of Otis' labor and employee relations strategiesFrequent interaction with union officials

Education

Bachelor’s degree required Law degree or Master degree in Industrial Relations strongly preferred.  Will consider Masters degree in related field and/or substantive equivalent experience

Experience /Qualifications

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the Labor Relations field or practicePrevious experience working with and providing guidance to senior leadership in labor and employee relations Significant experience with conducting complex investigations, labor contract analysis and interpretation, collective bargaining negotiations and representing management in grievance, arbitration and agency proceedings with proven resultsComprehensive knowledge of current federal, state / provincial and local labor and employment laws and regulationsStrong analytical and persuasive written/oral communications skills are critical  Well-organized, self-motivated, process oriented, impeccable ethics and integrity, and a team playerExcellent leadership, exceptionally strong customer focus and adherence to completed staff work are required to be successful in this positionAbility to travel if needed.  Business travel is estimated at about 15% of the manager’s time annually

The salary range for this role is $160,000.00-$170,000.00.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future.  Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.  

 

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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