What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Specialist (41088) position at Hanford Mission Integration Solutions?
**Job Duties/Scope Of Work**
The Labor Relations Specialist will provide labor relations support in a highly complex and fast-paced environment. This position will have daily interface will all levels of management, employees and union representatives to provide guidance, recommendations and problem-solving support on all labor-related issues to include grievance administration, interpreting and administering applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Other Duties Of This Position Include
The Labor Relations Specialist will provide labor relations support in a highly complex and fast-paced environment. This position will have daily interface will all levels of management, employees and union representatives to provide guidance, recommendations and problem-solving support on all labor-related issues to include grievance administration, interpreting and administering applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Other Duties Of This Position Include
- Investigates, coordinates, and actively works to the successful resolution of labor employee concerns.
- Must maintain current knowledge of applicable government regulations, case law, and monitor compliance as applicable.
- Work closely with the legal department in the interpretation and administration of labor contracts; including the handling of grievances and/or arbitrations.
- Conduct workplace and personnel conflict/issue investigations and those relating to standards of conduct violations.
- Prepare for and participate in bargaining unit contract negotiations.
- Provide daily guidance and training for managers.
- Keep the labor director apprised of current trends that could impact the labor relationship with employees.
- Maintain knowledge of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe and timely manner.
- Perform other labor-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience - OR- an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely within all levels of the organization (excellent written and verbal communication.)
- Requires a balance of persuasiveness, diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.
- Experience conducting workplace personnel investigations.
- Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC), Hanford Guards Union (HGU), and Hanford Site Stabilization Act (HSSA) collective bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of Plant Forces Work Reviews (PFWR).