Employee & Labor Rel Assoc II

About the position

The Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) Associate supports the organization’s efforts to maintain a positive, productive, and legally compliant work environment. The ER/LR Associate is responsible for assisting in the administration of employee relations programs, interpreting labor contracts and employment policies and ensuring consistent and fair applications of workplace standards.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and track grievances, arbitrations and documentation, including ensuring appropriate documents are available on Union informational SharePoint site
  • Responsible for tracking and gathering union requests for information (RFI’s)
  • Assist in preparing and participating in grievance meetings and arbitration cases
  • Support collective bargaining activities through data collection, contract review, and labor relations research
  • Assist in the development and implementation of ER/LR policies and procedures
  • Assist in developing and conducting ER/LR training programs for managers and employees
  • Ability to interpret and apply the labor contract, HR policies and employment laws
  • Serve as the MyTime Timekeeping System subject matter expert (SME) for the Labor Relations department.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc reports and presentations for senior management and union leadership on ER/LR initiatives, hiring actions, issues, and trends
  • Serve as back-up of the internal bid process.
  • Review, coordinate and facilitate employee accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
  • Assist with the adverse action process, in partnership with TA, ER/LR, and Legal
  • Review drug testing results in accordance with policy
  • Facilitate effective communication between employees and management as appropriate
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  • Storm team duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor and employment relations or other applicable discipline required
  • 2+ years of experience in Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations preferred; experience working in a bargaining unit preferred
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Strong understanding of labor laws and regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
  • Highly organized, detail oriented, self-directed, and adaptable

Nice-to-haves

  • Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc. preferred
  • Other preferred qualifications
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