Labor Relations Administrative Assistant

Bechtel Corporation•Johnstown, OH

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Labor Relations Administrative Assistant monitors work practices daily on a field project and advises superiors of observed or anticipated labor problems. The role supports staffing plans and wage trend studies and contributes to positive workplace relationships by facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with labor laws. It also supports the development and presentation of craft training and orientation programs for manual employees and their supervisors. The position is based on Bechtel’s semiconductor manufacturing plant project in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel is partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create jobs and develop training programs to support the future talent pipeline.

Requirements

University Hire with less than 1 year of experience, or 4–5 years of relevant work experience.
Basic knowledge of Labor Relations functions on field projects or in an office environment.
Basic knowledge of labor and employment laws and related legislation.
Basic knowledge of contract negotiation practices and formal and informal grievance hearings.
Basic knowledge of jurisdictional work assignment practices.
Basic knowledge of the organizational structure and work practices of labor unions.
Basic knowledge of Labor Relations organization policies and practices.
Understanding of working with Local Unions and Building Trades Councils.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Experience researching and developing reports and collecting statistical data.
Demonstrated skill in word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

Research and develop statistical information and studies on productivity, labor union or construction industry trends, and practices.
Document and maintain files associated with jurisdictional work assignments and records of investigations into employee misconduct.
Extract information from labor union contracts and prepare wage bulletins or wage trend studies.
Follow labor contract negotiation proceedings and disseminate information on progress.
Maintain records on contract expiration data.
Monitor work practices daily on a field project and advise superiors of observed or anticipated labor problems.
Assist with developing and presenting craft training and orientation programs for manual employees and their supervisors, including onboarding, work rule enforcement, and grievance and complaint procedures.
Develop knowledge of the practical application of labor laws, equal employment and affirmative action legislation, and related government policies.