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Job Summary

Oversees the Labor Relations functions at Atlanta Gas Light, providing support to both union and non-union environments within Southern Company Gas. Responsible for implementing, enforcing, and ensuring adherence to company collective bargaining agreements, compliance and safety programs, and company policies.

Functional Expertise:

+ Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations related to labor relations.

+ Provide support and subject-matter expertise to enable management to effectively administer labor relations and safety policies and programs for covered employees.

+ Collaborate regularly, and work with internal and external legal resources during arbitrations and industrial actions (DOL, NLRB, OSHA, etc.) to ensure company requirements are met.

+ Direct personnel on required collective bargaining changes, support managers and employees with understanding the applicability of rules.

+ Interpret collective bargaining agreements, administer grievance procedures including arbitrations and assist all levels of management on labor matters.

+ Facilitate advice, participate and direct others on problem solving and contract negotiation.

+ Select, coach, and develop employees in the delivery of labor relations programs across a geographically dispersed and diverse organization, including delivering both required and supplemental training.

Business Acumen:

+ Assist in setting strategic requirements for all labor relations issues within the organization aligned with direction given at the Atlanta Gas Light senior leadership level.

Engagement:

+ Direct labor relations activity and drive relationships with union leadership that foster engagement with company safety efforts to improve the performance and well-being of the organization.

+ Communicate labor relations and company safety strategy, targets, and action plans to union leadership

+ Work effectively and confidentially with internal and external customers.

+ Interface directly with union leaders and business leaders both internally and externally.

Driving Results:

+ Track, publish and analyze KPI’s on labor relations activity and safety performance to proactively address emergent issues.

+ Manage and oversee Atlanta Gas Light labor relations programs, policies, and procedures.

+ Negotiate with labor unions and in collaboration with Employee Relations and business leaders represent the company in formal grievance proceedings

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

**Required** :

+ Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

+ Experience in utility employee and labor relations, union environments

Related Work Experience:

Required:

+ Minimum of three years Human Resources experience; or a combination of utility industry field experience. General knowledge of Atlanta Gas Light utility job responsibilities. General Knowledge of Southern Company Gas policies, processes and technical systems.

Preferred:

+ Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

**Required** :

+ Ability to set clear direction, multi-task, and prioritize activities. Leadership and teamwork skills to influence senior officers, peers and others on policy and strategic issues to achieve business results. Strong communication skills verbally and written. Ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate labor relations and safety reports. Preferred: Labor Relations experience.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

+ Overnight travel required up to 15%

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 13313

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

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