Labor Relations Representative

• Rockville
• Hybrid
• Hourly salary: $40 - $58

Job Description

Responsibilities :
The Labor and Employee Relations Unit has responsibility for providing advice and consultation to managers supervisors and employees in the area of labor and employee relations including matters related to: performance management; corrective action and or discipline; contract and policy interpretation and compliance; compliance with local state and federal employment and labor laws; principles of sound personnel management; and the grievance and complaint resolution procedures. The LR Representative 3 leads local negotiations; conducts supervisory training; ensures that management interests are represented and employee rights are protected and promotes proactive management practices to reduce grievances unfair labor practice charges charges of discrimination and employment-related litigation.

• Involves establishing and maintaining satisfactory labor-management relations including monitoring and ensuring adherence to contract provisions participating in negotiating sessions addressing grievances and questions of a specific group of union employees.
• Uses labor relations concepts and skills as a seasoned experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of labor/union issues resolves complex issues. Normally receives little instruction on day-today work. General instructions may be provided on new assignments and initiatives.
• Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable regarding labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
• Able to apply effective bargaining strategies in order to ensure successful outcome for all parties.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles of advocacy in order to represent the organization in various dispute forums.
• Has knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment related matters.
• Demonstrates skills necessary to bargain and represent the organizations interests effectively.
• Position may require specialized knowledge within labor relations field.
• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in related area and minimum four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Hands-on employee relations experience in a unionized environment is required including writing discipline and corrective action letters coaching and counseling managers managing high-volume ER cases and ensuring documentation is clear and legally defensible
• Direct experience working under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) including handling grievances union-related disputes and applying contract language to real employee situations
• Employee relations experience must be tied specifically to unionized workforces not just general investigations compliance or HR work in non-union environments
• Exposure to negotiations including participating in or supporting bargaining processes with an understanding of how negotiations impact day-to-day ER work (not required to be a chief negotiator)
• Strong communication and executive presence with the ability to work with mid to senior-level leadership communicate clearly and confidently and explain decisions risk and rationale in a concise and effective manner
  Execution-focused profile comfortable doing the hands-on work rather than overseeing it and not operating purely as a high-level labor strategist or HRBP

Preferred Skills:

• Public Sector higher education academic experience preferred.