About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Description - Tucson, Manager Employee and Labor Relations

Position Description

This individual will be responsible for leading an organization through a transformational change of Human Resource programs for Tucson Electric Power. Partnering with business leadership and Corporate Officers, develops strategies and capability to cultivate a positive work environment which recognizes and respects individual effort, contribution, dignity and diversity and maintains direct working relationships with employees. Provides internal consultation to management and line staff regarding employee relations, Compensation & Benefits, labor relations, and various other issues. Oversees the day-to-day operation of the human resources management systems (HRMS). This role will include forward thinking, creativity, and be a persuasive HR practitioner with the ability to drive consultative engagement while steering effective execution.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the curiosity and agility to understand the business objectives, how teams must be organized and operate to deliver on objectives, what type of behaviors and leadership is needed for effective and efficient execution of priorities, and how to support leaders and their teams navigate change.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and development for the HRBP and Labor Relations team.
• Create a sense of belonging, to understand the impact decisions have on an individual and/or group and effectively demonstrates DEI skills to foster inclusion for all employees.
• Coach and consult on organizational design and management issues, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes
• Streamline and implement new, large-scale structures and/or processes to create speed, efficiency and agility within the organization
• Program/project management as needed
• Serves as a change agent to optimize organizational effectiveness with all assigned customers focusing on initiatives that improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and employee retention
• Coach and consult on organizational design and management issues, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes
• Assists in the execution of Human Resources department, its initiatives and processes including staffing, retention, workforce planning, training and development, compliance, employee and labor relations, and employee communications. Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Compiles and maintains operational statistics required by government agencies in compliance with governmental requirements and management’s directives.
• Manages/administers, counsels and advises personnel of FLSA, FMLA, job performance issues, the disciplinary process, MARC training and implementation, and Labor Relations issues.
• Ensures compliance with all legal requirements and government reporting regulations related to the employment of associates including EEO, NRLA, ERISA, FLSA guidelines, Harassment and Discrimination, Affirmative Action Plan, and DES Unemployment Insurance Reports and other applicable federal and state requirements while administering all aspects of working conditions, disciplinary and grievance procedures, equal opportunities, redundancies, leaves of absences etc.
• Effectively utilizes any HR management system to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data and information. Develops, prepares, generates, and analyzes ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee benefit information and data, including but not limited to issues such as benefits costs, price tag and credits, enrollment, etc. Assists users in the development of HRMS‑generated reports and statistical analyses.
• Directs and participates in all activities associated with the promotions, employment process including screening all interview questions, for all departments, for inadvertent discriminatory practices, candidate testing and assessment events where appropriate.
• Responsible for preparation of the Human Resource and Labor Relations section’s annual operating, maintenance and manpower budgets. Monitors budget variances monthly and initiates budgetary control actions as appropriate.
• Coordinates efforts to comply with legal requirements or hearing proceedings regarding employee relation actions. Investigates charges of alleged discrimination and coordinates company efforts to comply with legal requirements or hearing proceedings and, where necessary, recommends corrective action.
• Administration and communication of company’s monetary benefit, pension, health and welfare, and other related compensation and benefit programs.
• Directs the creation of payroll and personnel changes in status due to salary changes, promotions, transfers, termination, etc., and assures that such actions are in compliance with company policies and procedures, to satisfy legal and corporate requirements.
• Responsible for the communication of Corporate policies for consistent application.
• Exercises independent judgment in establishing priority-based systems. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization with management and employees in order to function as an internal consultant/advisor regarding employee and labor relations, performance issues, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education, and career development.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Management Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
• Ensure that the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively.
• Comply with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when applicable.
• Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel. Participates in hiring, termination, promoting, assignment and direction of staff. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards, company policies, practices and ethical obligations to investigate, evaluate and recommend appropriate resolution to employee complaints.
• Promotes and participates in the professional development, personal growth and career planning of staff. Motivate, recognize and reward, coach, counsel, train; provide feedback to employees during performance reviews. Participates in Leadership Development programs.
• Addresses disciplinary and/or performance issues, according to company policy, and communicates effectively with employees regarding corrective action. Has input into the adjustment of grievances and administration of discipline.
• Plans day-to-day operations, estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work. Evaluate the structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

• Bachelor of Arts degree or 7-10 years equivalent experience in Human Resource with specific experience in counseling and conflict resolution, personnel management or related field; five or more years management experience.
• Must possess considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures utilized in recruitment, assessment, selection, and employee counseling and conflict resolution. Possess strong working knowledge of employment functions, employee relations, and policies and procedures.
• Labor relations and negotiation experience
• Ability to lead HR transformation efforts from a traditional HR structure to a Strategic HR Business Partner model and ensure strategic partnerships are developed and maintained with business area leaders.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to balance business partnering skills with employee advocacy.
• Ability to manage high level of complexity with degree of independence, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision
• A thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations, such as NLRA, FLSA, EEO, ERISA, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, FMLA, etc.
• Leadership skills: ability to lead people, coach and mentor staff in multiple locations; ability to execute strategic planning; and ability to apply continuous improvement/productivity initiatives.
• Communication skills: ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to speak effectively, present information and respond to questions from employees at all levels; ability to communicate with quality, integrity and respect in a way that encourages others. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect and synthesize data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Computer skills: exposure to a networked environment using a Windows interface, proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, ability to use Enterprise-wide information systems such as PeopleSoft.
• Time management and organizational skills: ability to apply flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellence behaviors: remain engaged, proactive and positive even in tough circumstances; own assignments and be fully accountable for their success; align actions, behaviors and conversations to what matters most; bring out the best in others and recognize the value in every person's contributions; ability to work independently being proactive to resolve work issues or notify supervisor of resources needed; ability to coordinate with other employees and as part of a team.

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Pay Rate: $114,712 /yr+ Depending on Experience

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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