Workforce Relations Specialist

• Manage and track recruitment requisitions, ensuring job descriptions, vacancy data, and postings remain current.
• Coordinate internal job announcements and external postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Partner with the HR Director and leadership to identify and overcome recruitment challenges and attract diverse candidate pipelines.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and 90-day review processes.
• Support managers through the performance review cycle and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
• Partner with the Culture & Engagement Specialist to ensure alignment between lifecycle processes and organizational engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with the Culture and Engagement Specialist to find areas of development for management.
• Manage offboarding and exit interviews to capture feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison for day-to-day labor relations matters, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and discipline support.
• Partner with the HR Director during collective bargaining preparations and negotiations.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations in collaboration with the HR Director.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on progressive discipline, performance documentation, and contract compliance.
• Presents management's position in contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and unfair labor practice hearings.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Uses evidence based on fair and consistent resolution of employee issues.
• Lead HR audit preparation, documentation, and reporting.
• Support HR policy updates and ensure consistency with federal, state, and union requirements.
• Other Duties as assigned.

   MDC Employee Benefits:

• Wage Range Between $33.00 and $37.00
• Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance
• Fantastic 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Contribution after 1 year and 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• 13 Vacation Days Per Year
• 13 Paid Sick Days Per Year
• 12 Paid Federal Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday Per Year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in employee or labor relations, HR generalist work, or compliance administration.
• Ability to work with senior managers throughout the organization.
• Experience in managing online recruitment platforms.
• PHR or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment is preferred.

Salary : $33 - $37