Labor Relations Representative (Level 3)

Avispa Technology•San Francisco, CA

2d•$55•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading medical institution is looking for a Labor Relations Representative (Level 3) to join the Labor and Employee Relations Unit. The Representative will lead local negotiations, conduct supervisory training, ensure that management interests are represented and employee rights are protected, and promote proactive management practices to reduce grievances, unfair labor practice charges, charges of discrimination and employment-related litigation.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in related area.
Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
Knowledgeable regarding labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
Able to apply effective bargaining strategies in order to ensure successful outcome for all parties.
Has knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment related matters.
Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
In-depth knowledge of the principles of advocacy in order to represent the organization in various dispute forums.

Nice To Haves

Public Sector, higher education academic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise departments and human resource professionals on labor relations, employment law, employee relations policies and procedures, performance management, and potential implications on courses of action.
Conduct varied analysis and research of issues or concepts and develops resulting recommendations for organization management at all levels and other key stakeholders.
Ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are met in terms of labor and employee relations to minimize exposure to liability for the campus.
Apply labor and employee relations concepts to represent the organization's objectives at the bargaining table and has authority to negotiate binding agreements with local unions, utilizing an understanding of organization goals and priorities.
Represent the organization as a participant in system-wide bargaining, unfair labor practice proceedings, grievances and arbitrations and has authority to commit campus to system-wide agreements.
Work to build consensus in a collaborative manner among diverse entities (for example, campus management, employees, and union representatives).
Work in a highly collaborative manner with others across the organization, external contacts of significance, and members of organization management at all levels to identify areas of liability, and recommend positions on sensitive labor and employee relations matters.