Employee and Labor Relations Senior Manager

Employee And Labor Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

Answer Employee and Labor Relations (ER / LR) inquiries, and provide information requiring comprehensive knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Fund policies, procedures and operations; provide information as appropriate to knowledge base and level of issue

Provide management and staff with coaching / counseling necessary to assist them in resolving personnel matters

Recommend strategies, goals and objectives for both collective bargaining and management staff

Mediate conflict between management and staff to reconcile differences

Investigate and evaluate union complaints to determine viability before leading the fact-finding process and investigations of employee grievances and issues

Manage the disciplinary action process in accordance with Fund policies and procedures

Collaborate with HR Assistant Director in managing realignments, reviewing reclassification requests, and handling departmental personnel requests, etc.

Co-facilitate workshops that fall within Employee relations including but not limited to policies and procedures

Collaborate with HR Leadership team on Special Projects Contract Negotiations, Process Improvement, Production Standards, Revision of Policies and Procedures

Interpret Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; investigate and provide information for grievance proceedings arbitration and hearings

Manage the confidential investigations of employee complaints by researching and providing relevant information

Review and finalize written materials including reports, memos, and correspondences for accuracy and completeness

Facilitate Labor Relations meetings; collaborate with department leaders in Labor Management Meetings to ensure resolution of items discussed

Resolve escalated issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, discrimination allegations, and situations involving interpersonal conflict in the workplace

Follow all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and regulations

Perform additional duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Relations or Human Resources or equivalent work experience required

Minimum five (5) years working experience in Employee and / or Labor Relations required; prior experience in a union setting preferred

Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred

Knowledge of labor relations principles and practices

Advanced oral, listening, presentation and written communication skills required

Must be able to work within and maintain the confidentiality required of the organization and the Human Resources Department

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with union officials, employees, and management

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assist with investigations from initial complaint to resolution

Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast paced, confidential environment with competing priorities