Labor Relations Consultant – 6-Month Engagement
International Rescue Committee, New York, New York, us, 10261
Labor Relations Consultant – 6-Month Engagement
Join as a Labor Relations Consultant – 6-Month Engagement at International Rescue Committee. This role offers a unique opportunity to support our organization in collective bargaining with OPEIU.
Background & Objective International Rescue Committee (IRC) is undergoing collective bargaining with OPEIU. To ensure a successful and sustainable agreement, we seek a consultant to provide advice, planning, and hands‑on support to our People & Culture and General Counsel team during contract negotiations.
Scope of Work The Consultant Will
Review our current working draft agreement, history, and union relationship.
Develop a clear negotiation strategy, priorities, and fallback positions aligned with company goals.
Advising and coaching management throughout bargaining sessions. Provide briefing materials and talking points. Develop trainings and advise local management on managing in a unionized environment.
Draft proposals, counterproposals, and contract language as needed. Review communications.
Provide post‑negotiation guidance on implementation and interpretation.
Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel as part of management bargaining team.
Deliverables
Negotiation strategy brief and management toolkit.
Ongoing support during negotiations (in person in New York and virtual).
Duration & Reporting
Six months, starting as soon as possible.
Reports to Senior Director, People & Culture and Associate General Counsel.
Consultant Profile
At least 10 years’ labor relations experience.
Experience working collaboratively with union representatives.
Proven track record advising employers in collective bargaining.
Strong communication, strategy, and facilitation skills.
Confidentiality All engagement activities and outcomes are to remain confidential.
Standard of Professional Conduct The IRC and its workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
US Benefits We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20‑25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program available to staff and families.
Equal Opportunity Employer IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Background & Objective International Rescue Committee (IRC) is undergoing collective bargaining with OPEIU. To ensure a successful and sustainable agreement, we seek a consultant to provide advice, planning, and hands‑on support to our People & Culture and General Counsel team during contract negotiations.
Scope of Work The Consultant Will
Review our current working draft agreement, history, and union relationship.
Develop a clear negotiation strategy, priorities, and fallback positions aligned with company goals.
Advising and coaching management throughout bargaining sessions. Provide briefing materials and talking points. Develop trainings and advise local management on managing in a unionized environment.
Draft proposals, counterproposals, and contract language as needed. Review communications.
Provide post‑negotiation guidance on implementation and interpretation.
Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel as part of management bargaining team.
Deliverables
Negotiation strategy brief and management toolkit.
Ongoing support during negotiations (in person in New York and virtual).
Duration & Reporting
Six months, starting as soon as possible.
Reports to Senior Director, People & Culture and Associate General Counsel.
Consultant Profile
At least 10 years’ labor relations experience.
Experience working collaboratively with union representatives.
Proven track record advising employers in collective bargaining.
Strong communication, strategy, and facilitation skills.
Confidentiality All engagement activities and outcomes are to remain confidential.
Standard of Professional Conduct The IRC and its workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
US Benefits We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20‑25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program available to staff and families.
Equal Opportunity Employer IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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