Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

Kymber Consulting Group•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist provides advanced advisory, analytical, and case management support to Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) Human Resources (HR)/Employee Labor Relations (ELR) program. This senior role supports complex employee relations cases including misconduct, adverse actions, and performance issues, supports labor relations activities such as bargaining and grievance processing, and partners with agency leadership to ensure consistent, legally compliant, and mission-aligned outcomes across CSOSA's workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, labor relations, or a related field required.
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible Employee and Labor Relations experience with significant federal sector or public sector exposure.
Direct experience in a union environment including involvement in collective bargaining, ULP proceedings, and grievance processing.
Expert knowledge of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (5 U.S.C. Chapter 71), 5 U.S.C. Chapters 43 and 75, and related OPM regulations.
Experience advising on Douglas Factors and preparing adverse action documentation.
Experience representing agencies before MSPB and/or FLRA.
Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
SHRM-SCP or equivalent HR certification.
Experience as a hearing representative before MSPB, EEOC, or arbitration panels.

Responsibilities

Support the agency's Human Resources Office as the primary point of contact in dealings with labor organizations holding exclusive recognition.
Interpret and apply the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (5 U.S.C. Chapter 71).
Assist with negotiating and administering Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs); serve as a technical advisor during term and mid-term bargaining sessions.
Investigate and prepare the Agency's position for Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges; represent the Agency before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
Provide expert advice to management on federal conduct and performance regulations (5 U.S.C. Chapters 43 and 75).
Conduct intensive fact-finding and investigations into complex conduct issues; recommend appropriate disciplinary or adverse actions.
Apply Douglas Factors expertly to ensure the consistency and defensibility of proposed penalties.
Support preparation of the Agency's litigation file and support technical witnesses in hearings before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
Support administrative and negotiated grievance procedures from receipt through resolution.
Evaluate the merits of cases; recommend settlements or litigation strategies to the General Counsel and agency leadership.
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with final decisions from EEOC, MSPB, and Arbitrators.