LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Definition:

Job Description:

• Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

Duties and Tasks:

• 1) Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
• 2) Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
• 3) Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.
• 4) Develop employee health and safety policies.
• 5) Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
• 6) Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
• 7) Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
• 8) Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
• 9) Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• 10) Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
• 11) Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
• 12) Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.
• 13) Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.
• 14) Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
• 15) Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
• 16) Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
• 17) Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.
• 18) Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
• 19) Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
• 20) Prepare and submit required governmental reports or forms related to labor relations matters, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) forms, new hire forms, or minority compensation reports.
• 21) Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.
• 22) Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
• 23) Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.
• 24) Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
• 25) Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.
• 26) Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.
• 27) Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.
• 28) Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.

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