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The Arbitration Manager is accountable for oversight of the grievance dispute process up to and through settlement or arbitration. The Arbitration Manager will manage evidence gathering, witness preparation, and document production to effectively support the Company position for arbitration. The Arbitration Manager will also develop arbitration strategies, draft any arbitration-related submissions and identify trends in the decision arena to support the development of the Company’s strategic position. In addition, the Arbitration Manager would lead and support settlement of grievances with UAW partners to resolve contractual disputes prior to arbitration.

The Arbitration Manager will provide contractual interpretation and guidance to Labor Relations and operations business partners related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and related Letters of Understanding. Also, they will ensure compliance with all statutory and federal laws impacting the US hourly workforce.

The Arbitration Manager will be expected to communicate with colleagues across all locations and departments regarding grievance, arbitration or contract administration and application. They will also be responsible for the drafting and review of local and national contract language, particularly during pre-determined bargaining periods.

The Arbitration Manager will also develop and enhance a comprehensive, centralized repository of arbitration decisions, best practices or learned strategies to inform future strategies and preventive measures. They will identify and incorporate trends and learnings from arbitration decisions to inform policy adjustments and to develop internal training programs for business partners to mitigate future disputes.