JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is a position within FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Labor Representative IV is responsible to serve as FirstEnergy's chief agent in labor relations and negotiations of assigned unions and the administration of labor relations programs and activities and works collaboratively with union leaders and business leaders to improve and align labor relations with the FirstEnergy core values, policies and procedures. Oversees negotiation teams, the interpretation and application of contract language and implementation of collective bargaining agreements and settlements. This includes defining objectives and development of appropriate negotiation strategies and tactics to achieve cost effective and competitive labor agreements, contract administration, grievance and arbitration administration and preparation. This position also provides support to the respective management team and is responsible for administering, safeguarding, and training supervisors and managers on the labor agreement. This position is for the Ohio territory. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time. Responsibilities: * Negotiating collective bargaining agreements * Managing the grievance and arbitration process to ensure thorough, timely and effective adjudication of employee complaints and grievances; working with management and union leaders to resolve disputes * Overseeing labor agreement administration including advising operating management on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues to ensure compliance with local labor agreements, assisting management in developing policies and systems consistent with maximizing management flexibility * Maintaining positive relationships with union leadership * Providing advice on overall employee relations activities * Working with Business Units and Corporate Human Resources (benefits, compensation, etc.) to ensure alignment with corporate policies and procedures during the negotiations process * Oversees applicable employee communications * Develops / delivers targeted training, as needed * Supports Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives * Ensuring compliance with the National Labor Relations Act and other applicable laws Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related discipline required; JD or master's degree preferred * Minimum 7 years relevant work experience required. Relevant work experience includes experience in all aspects of human resources, employee relations, company/union relations, employment law, and Chief Spokesperson experience * Proven leadership and demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in contract language/negotiations, arbitration, grievance, employment/labor law * Experience in the administration of the grievance and arbitration processes * Experience preparing cases for arbitration is required; experience in pApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjExMjAzLjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20