Career Strategy Consultants is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Representative for a large manufacturing client near West Mifflin, PA. This is a full-time permanent position that offers a generous base salary, a lucrative benefits package, and substantial opportunities for growth. Human Resources and Labor Relations are key functions within our client's Employee Relations organization. The position is responsible for administering the labor agreement, counseling managers, and resolving complaints and grievances with union officials. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining productive business relationships with management and local union leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruiting and hiring of unionized operating and maintenance personnel
- Facilitating HR and LR presentations at New Employee Orientation
- Administer USW BLA regarding internal posting, seniority issues, etc. Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Respond to local and state charges as required.
- Partner with the plant HR team to coordinate the hiring process (e.g., job postings, offer recommendations, relocation, onboarding, etc.).
- Interacts with HR support functions for transaction-based activities (ie: Oracle transactions, payroll transactions, government reporting, information requests, etc.)
- Interpret the Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) and formulate local strategic positions
- Administer the grievance procedure: investigate, hold meetings with Union officials, draft and maintain records
- Research, analysis, and appropriate application of arbitration precedent
- Negotiate settlements as appropriate
- Enforce corporate policies and rules
- Ensure proper use of progressive discipline for Union represented employees
- Ensure compliance with contracting out provisions
- Prepare and present cases for arbitration
- Act as primary on-site official contact/resource for all outside legal and litigation issues
- Unemployment compensation claims
- Conduct investigations and prepare detailed responses
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulatory agencies (OFCCP, EEOC)
- Counsel and train management on their rights and obligations
- Incentive administration, maintenance, and auditing
- Labor and Overtime Control
- Headcount tracking, reporting, and analysis
- Respond to outside agency complaints/charges (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, Allegheny County)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or a closely related field.
- Juris Doctorate preferred
- At least three years of experience in Labor Relations, including employee-facing responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills necessary to handle sensitive issues tactfully and with absolute confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation, necessary to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in both individual and team settings.
- Excellent analytical skills, particularly using Excel, necessary to analyze data, identify trends and draw reasonable conclusions.
- Willingness to meet aggressive deadlines