EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST (HR Professional II) - Range 14 / NON

Municipality of Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Supervisor, provide assigned department(s) with employee and labor relations direction and support in areas such as investigation, progressive discipline, performance management and evaluation, grievance process management, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and application, union negotiations, federal and state employment law, municipal code, policy and procedure application and compliance, proactive conflict resolution, and training of supervisors regarding all aspects of human resources and labor law best practice principles, compliance, and requirements. The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist works in concert with assigned department(s) and other Divisions in Human Resources, including Benefits, Records, Classification, Employment, and Payroll. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field, and two (2) years of professional Human Resources experience, one (1) of which must have been in recruitment, position classification, benefits, records administration, or a human resources specialty appropriate to the position.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Post graduate education in the field or a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide assigned department(s) with employee and labor relations direction and support.
Conduct investigations.
Manage progressive discipline.
Oversee performance management and evaluation.
Manage the grievance process.
Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements.
Participate in union negotiations.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment law, municipal code, policy and procedure.
Engage in proactive conflict resolution.
Train supervisors on human resources and labor law best practices, compliance, and requirements.
Work with assigned departments and other HR Divisions (Benefits, Records, Classification, Employment, and Payroll).
Perform other related duties as assigned.