Labor Relations Manager at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in Berlin, Illinois

Job Description:

Labor Relations Manager
Denver CO WHQ | Winder GA | Cleburne TX | Penbryn NJ | Waterville Plt 1 OH
R25_0832
Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$123,000.00-$169,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Johns Manville is currently seeking a Labor Relations Manager to join our corporate team. This person could be located anywhere close to a major airport and near one of our larger operations including Denver, CO, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, or Toledo, OH/Detroit, MI.

The Labor Relations Manager will be responsible for the Johns Manville North America labor relations function, will establish and own labor approach and strategy for 9 union facilities with 11 unions and will establish and lead union avoidance strategy in 17 non-union facilities. Responsible for developing and implementing labor relations strategies to maintain positive relationships between management and employees. They ensure compliance with labor laws, lead contract negotiations, resolve employee complaints and disputes, and provide guidance on labor matters.

Anticipated deadline to apply: 5/16/25. This deadline is Johns Manville’s good faith estimate of when the application will close. Johns Manville may extend the deadline and will update this posting promptly if it is extended.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Key contributor in contract preparation at each facility
• Work with HR and other departments to align labor relations strategies with overall business goals
• Act as company spokesperson for collective bargaining
• Provide counsel and advice on arbitrations including decision to arbitrate, arbitrator selection and as needed represent company at arbitrations
• Assist in the development of labor and positive employee relations strategy for the organization and continue to optimize and incorporate contemporary practices
• Monitor and assess union vulnerability at non-union locations and lead company response to any organizing campaign
• Prepare and analyze data on labor relations trends and make recommendations to senior management
• Educate and develop HR and Operations leaders in areas of labor relations and processes
• Provide counsel and advice on all nonunion economic packages
• Drive productivity through modeling or labor cost, work and pay rules
• Maintain historical records and documentation
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which must include Labor Relations experience
• Thorough knowledge of labor relations
• Excellent contract negotiation skills
• Excellent policy/contract administration and interpretation skills
• Excellent policy/contract development skills
• Proven business and financial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of labor and employment law
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence others
• Strong arbitration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
• Heavy travel required (30 or more days per year)
• The work environment is typical of an office setting.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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