Labor Relations Specialist Job Description
Labor relations specialist
provides labor Relations Training to managers and supervisors for collective bargaining agreements and in the prevention and resolution of labor relations issues.
Labor Relations Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Participates in labor relations contract negotiations, agreement preparation, and liaison with contracts personnel for annual collective bargaining agreement (CBA) submittal to government
Oversees collective bargaining agreements administration and preparation by ensuring the organization is compliant and timely with all requirements, especially contract implementation and renewal
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations
Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes
Partner with Labor Relations Directors and Managers on information requests, case research, , participation in negotiations sessions, grievance meetings, and arbitration hearings
Assist with the development of standard performance improvement plans (PIP), review to determine if suitable, reasonable, measurable and actionable
Process requests from legal team for gathering information for responding to legal claims, attorney letters, agency charges, lawsuits related to ER cases
Assist and encourage users / customers to make effective use of self-service options, systems, products, services, in order to drive rapid resolution and empower customers
Labor Relations Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Labor Relations Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: SPHR, PHR, SHRM, HRCI, HR, SCP, CP, PMI
Education for Labor Relations Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the labor relations specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Doctorate Degree in Education, Human Resources, Industrial, Business, Business/Administration, Graduate Education, Department of Education, Human Resources Management, Law, Graduate
Skills for Labor Relations Specialist
Desired skills for labor relations specialist include:
ADA
FMLA
OSHA
Collective bargaining
Conflict resolution and techniques of contract negotiation
EEOC
FRA
Principles and practices of Human Resource Management
Railroad and labor and employment laws
Amtrak labor agreements
Desired experience for labor relations specialist includes:
Respond to requests / inquiries from customers (prioritizing as appropriate) and execute on the key tasks and activities in accordance with defined procedures and guidelines
Communicate and interact effectively with customers and team members
Working knowledge of organizational principles
Working knowledge of pertinent provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Rules, Military Law, the Attendance Rules, and applicable rules, regulations and directives governing the personnel function in assigned area(s)
Ability to establish rapport with agency staff and others in order to gather information about programs and jobs
Ability to organize and analyze facts, and to draw logical conclusions
Labor Relations Specialist Examples
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Labor Relations Specialist Job Description
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Our growing company is hiring for a labor relations specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for labor relations specialist
- Helps employees, supervisors, and managers understand and resolve a wide variety of work-related conflicts through advice and recommendation
- Conducts and documents complex investigations (telephonic or on-site) into workplace complaints with interviews of employees, managers, or third-party personnel
- Responsible to maintain Excel file outlining all of the economic terms for each CBA for the HR and Payroll Departments so as to ensure appropriate set up/administration for benefits, timesheets, overtime rules, pay types, shift/lead differentials
- Administers the provisions of CBAs, provides contractual interpretation/advice to managers and supervisors on their content, and participates in grievance meetings and arbitration proceedings
- Build and maintain ongoing, long-term relationships between negotiating parties
- Coordinates disciplinary actions
- Accountable to build team member and leader relationships through active participation at team member events, visits to cafeteria, rounding, May assist at team member events
- Develop predictive analytic models that enable the department to most effectively meet our goals of maximizing associate engagement creating leverage in contract negotiations
- Manage the preparation and presentation of charges related to the National Labor Relations Act
- Promote and support Corporate goals aimed at increasing productivity and profitability, improving reducing absenteeism, improving morale
Qualifications for labor relations specialist
- Working knowledge of contractual agreements covering agency employees and of pertinent grievance and disciplinary procedures
- Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision
- Experience as a project manager where timeliness, group collaboration and quality outputs are measured and essential
- Experience in writing draft language for press releases, executive summaries and articles for print or electronic media
- Excellent facility with electronic systems including all elements of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Demonstrated ability to form and mobilize project specific teams with and ensure collaborations across the team and with other teams
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Our company is looking to fill the role of labor relations specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for labor relations specialist
- Responsible for performing the full range of labor and employee relations activities in support of management's goal to establish and maintain effective relationships with labor organizations that represent agency employees and improve the performance and efficiency of the organization
- Handles difficult issues providing advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees and program administration in matters related to adverse actions, ward and staff reduction, conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution
- Serves as management's representative in all matters relating to employee and labor relations on adverse actions, leave, professional standards boards, staff reduction, grievances, arbitration cases, and unfair labor practice charges
- Provides guidance and consultation to management on administration of the negotiated agreement(s) and a variety of labor relations' issues
- Applies a wide range of labor and employee relations' concepts, laws, policies, and analytical/ diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and sensitive matters, and ascertain their impact on the labor and employee relations program
- You will be responsible to produce the work/advise management on all highly sensitive actions, including those pertaining to supervisor/manager disciplinary actions
- Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability
- Investigate, evaluate and handle union employee grievances, unfair labor practice charges and advising on disciplinary actions
- Present the position of the company during arbitration or other labor negotiations
- Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings
Qualifications for labor relations specialist
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with unions while maintaining an excellent relationship of trust and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills are an absolute must
- This individual must be able to work with a wide variety of individuals and thus must be able to communicate in a compelling fashion in person, over the phone and by the written word
- A clear sense of urgency and strong organizational ability are absolutely required
- Ability to quickly adapt and prioritize amidst competing projects in a constantly-evolving environment
- Attentive to detail, with strong proofreading and editing skills
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of labor relations specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for labor relations specialist
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to business unit leaders, HR professionals and operational managers and corporate stakeholders on labor law, compliance and union contractual obligations, with the support of corporate and line of business legal teams
- Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements
- Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures
- Call or meet with union, company, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances
- Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences
- Prepare and submit required governmental reports or forms related to labor relations matters, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) forms
- Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management
- Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations
- Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment
- Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings
Qualifications for labor relations specialist
- Four-year college degree in human resources or related field plus a minimum of six (6) years' experience in human resources department, four (4) years in a position of responsibility and accountability for employee relations and labor relations matters for a multi-location, multi-state employer
- Must have some experience working with government contracts covered by the Service Contract Act or Davis-Bacon Act
- Must possess considerable knowledge of management-labor relations and the principles, practices, and procedures of Human Resources Management
- Must have sound working knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and data collection procedures
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced and demanding professional environment
- Must be able to travel throughout the United States or abroad as required
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Our company is looking to fill the role of labor relations specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for labor relations specialist
- Serves as the primary contact to respond to questions from staff and management regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (‘ADA’) compliance and accommodation requests
- Conducts training sessions on employment related matters, including discipline, personnel policies, mandated work rules, EEO and Title IX, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements
- Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations
- Assist in developing and maintaining HCR’s labor relations program by ensuring effective working relationships between management and HCR’s labor representation (DC-37, PEF, CSEA)
- Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with DC-37, PEF and CSEA, including participation labor/management committees and quarterly labor/management meetings
- Assist in the review and evaluation of policies and procedures regarding human resources and labor relations, and recommend and implement new and revised ones
- Confer with labor representation regarding programmatic changes to foster their support
- Advise HCR Executive Management Team of potential or actual union and employee reaction to proposed or initiated plans and programs
- Develop recommendations to resolve problems and minimize labor relations issues
- Conduct field visits to HCR’s various locations to assess and address labor relations issues
Qualifications for labor relations specialist
- Must have demonstrated capability in problem solving, conflict resolution and working within site culture
- Must be detailed-oriented, able to effectively prioritize multiple data points, projects and responsibilities, and able to successfully collaborate and get “buy-in” with stakeholders on training direction and processes
- Must be extremely adaptable/flexible so as to function in a team environment in a 24-7 manufacturing operation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of or the ability to learn other computer systems is required (Workday/HRIS, EtQ, SAP)
- One year labor/employee relations experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support detailed report development/investigations, business memos, policy summaries and necessary documentation
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of labor relations specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for labor relations specialist
- Personally present management positions and responses to proposals and counterproposals in a logical and convincing manner
- Conduct negotiations at various levels
- Assist in administering labor contracts for DC-37, PEF and CSEA
- Consult with the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER), the Department of Civil Service (DCS) regarding labor relations issues, as needed
- Conduct grievance hearings with labor representation, evaluate information and draft grievance decisions
- Advise and assist HCR staff on the discipline process and encourage proactive practices to minimize the need for disciplinary actions
- Investigate employee misconduct, gather information and address issues, accordingly
- Consult with HCR staff regarding conduct that may require disciplinary action, recommend appropriate penalties and prepare drafts of Notices of Discipline for review and approval by the Director of Human Resources Management and the Office of Legal Affairs
- Represent HCR at all disciplinary appeal hearings before an independent arbitrator
- Research past arbitration decisions, contract information, and other relevant information to draft pre- and post- briefs in support of HCR’s position
Qualifications for labor relations specialist
- Demonstrated experience in labor relations field, such as contract administration, grievance handling, problem resolution and/or counsel and advice to line managers
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional customers
- Proficiency with databases and search engines Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Comprehension of general labor agreements, principles of contract construction and relevant legal guidelines
- Ability to analyze and evaluate relevant legal guidelines and correctly apply these principles to relevant facts of cases
- Ability to produce volume and quality work within contractual deadlines